Experienced Assembly Technician - San Diego, CA

Serco; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks Advanced Assembly Technicians to support U.S. Navy ships in San Diego, CA. You will follow blueprints to fabricate and assemble electromechanical assemblies and perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running.

The role requires 5 years of power-tool experience, ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship, OSHA certification, and willingness to travel up to 25% to various sites, including shipyards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience using power tools and assembling large-scale and intricate mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.
• OSHA certification.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to various sites.
• Comfort working onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints, guidelines, and diagrams to fabricate and assemble electromechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Maintain equipment by performing preventive maintenance and reporting malfunctions.
• Work with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Plan and accomplish goals with limited experience and judgment.
• Work onboard naval ships in environments with drafts, noise, and temperature variation.
• Wear PPE and operate with care to avoid injuries.

Skills

Power tools

Blueprints/diagrams

Mechanical assembly

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Manual assembly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is looking for several Advanced Assembly Technicians to join a high-profile and challenging project supporting the US Navy in San Deigo, CA.

As the Experienced Assembly Technician will be on a dynamic team, supporting our C5ISR system installations. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Sailors.

Serco supports the U.S Naval Ships with military and system installations. You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver high technology performed onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations.

In this role, you will:

• Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies.

• Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions and reporting malfunctions.

• Perform work with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.

• Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Work onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation.

• Work with equipment where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, muscle strains, serious injury, or death.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

• US Citizenship.

• Ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 5 years of experience using power tools, assembling both large scale and intricate mechanical assemblies or similar/related experience.

• Be able to obtain an OSHA certification.

• Ability to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift.

• Demonstrated ability to working with blueprints, assembly drawings and sketches in completing a wide variety of assembly and subassembly tasks.

• Experience in the fabrication and precision assembly of various mechanical assemblies.

• Ability to work second, or thirds shift as needed and willing to work more than 40 hours work weeks.

• Ability to work high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.

• Attention to safety (which is critical)

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to various work sites such as Virginia Beach, VA, Bremerton, WA, Everett, WA, Pearl Harbor, HI, Mayport, FL & Yokosuka Japan.

• Ability and willingness to work in San Diego, CA.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active DoD Secret clearance

• An OSHA 10 certification

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer .

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance- so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations.