CMM Technician {D}

ARKA; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Annual bonus program

Paid Parental Leave

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-Term & Long-Term disability

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading advanced technologies company in Danbury, CT seeks a Metrology team member. The role involves measuring precision optics using advanced spatial metrology tools. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with opportunities for hands-on work on challenging optical systems. The company offers generous benefits including 401k, paid time off, and tuition assistance for education.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow manufacturing instructions for optics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to work safely on high-value deliverables and equipment.
• Follow manufacturing instructions in optics production.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Measure optics according to specifications.
• Ensure safe handling of hardware.
• Support Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
• Support Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
• Travel requirements: minimal.

Skills

CMM Operating Experience with Zeiss

Working knowledge of blueprints

Strong team player

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Flexibility in manufacturing processes

Instructions following

Team player

Written & verbal comms

TS/SCI eligibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Spatial Analyzer

Job description

DMT Danbury
100 Wooster Heights Road
Danbury, CT 06810, USA

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview

In this role you will be part of the Metrology team which is responsible for measuring precision optics and optical assemblies. This position will expose the candidate to various spatial metrology tools, such as large and medium sized bridge type Coordinate Measuring Machines, Laser Trackers, Portable Arms, and other emerging technologies. This position affords the candidate with great hands‑on experience working on unique and challenging optical systems while learning and teaming up with world‑class technicians and engineers.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Measuring optics in accordance with manufacturing documentation, process documentation and technical requirements under the guidance of the Group Leader
• Ensure safe handling of in-process and deliverable hardware
• Compliance to standard work requirements
• Support full compliance to Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
• Travel Requirements: Minimal

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
  • HS Diploma
• Experience Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment including working knowledge of blueprints, tolerances, and GD&T
  • CMM Operating Experience, preferably on a Zeiss using Calypso.
  • Ability to work safely on sensitive, high value deliverables and equipment
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing standards and practices
  • Ability to follow manufacturing instructions in the production of optics and optical assemblies
  • Flexibility and a desire to work on a variety of manufacturing processes
  • Strong team player
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Spatial Analyzer is a plus
• Familiarity or expertise with machinery and optical manufacturing equipment
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to [e-mail] or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires U.S. citizenship in support of contract requirements. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the U.S. and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

This position also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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