Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a motivated individual for the Technician 2 role in Syracuse, NY. This full-time position involves mechanical assembly and quality control of electronic and mechanical products. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3+ years of related experience. The ability to work both in a team and independently is key. Certification in IPC standards is preferred, along with familiarity with various hand tools. Interested applicants should have the ability to obtain a government clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years related experience.
• Ability to obtain IPC‑610, IPC‑620, and IPC‑J‑STD‑001 certification.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a DoD government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and installation of electronic and/or mechanical assemblies.
• Analyze and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Follow ESD principles and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Ability to read and understand assembly drawings

Self-motivated

Familiar with hand tools

Ability to work in a team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque wrenches

Wire cutters

Soldering tools

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition Number: 28310
• Required Travel: 0 - 10%
• Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
• Anticipated Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00
• Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
• Level of Experience: Entry Level

HII Mission Technologies is looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Technician 2 in their Syracuse, NY Manufacturing Operations. In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and sub‑assemblies, support the daily activities of the production line and/or processing areas, and help build long‑term capability within the Manufacturing Organization.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and installation of electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and sub‑assemblies
• Collaborate with team members in assembly and integration of new and existing products
• Deliver work according to quality requirements and work instructions
• Adhere to processes and procedures to meet business and program objectives
• Analyze and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Efficiently operate hand tools such as drills, torque wrenches, wire cutters, wire strippers, and crimpers
• Identify and resolve tasks independently
• Follow ESD principles and safeguarding practices
• Be able to lift 40 pounds

Minimum Qualifications

• Technician 2 – High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years related experience.
• Technician 1 – High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years related experience; or Associates Degree or other 2‑year technical degree in a related discipline and 0 years experience.
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, part lists, connection diagrams, schematics, and engineering sketches.
• Ability to work with standardized procedures for high repeatability in an advanced and connected environment.
• Ability to obtain IPC‑610, IPC‑620, and IPC‑J‑STD‑001 certification.
• Self‑motivated and driven desire to succeed with minimal direction.
• Ability to work both in a team and individually.
• Must be familiar with hand tools such as torque wrenches, wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, and soldering.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a DoD government clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• IPC‑610, IPC‑620, and IPC‑J‑STD‑001 certification
• Experience in soldering wires, small chips, and circuit boards
• Active or in‑scope DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
• Wire harness assembly experience

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.