Manufacturing Technician

SES-Government Solutions; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in producing innovative naval power systems. This role emphasizes quality work and continuous improvement, ensuring that commitments are met on time and within budget. Responsibilities include advanced assembly functions, effective communication with various departments, and adherence to safety procedures. The company values its employees, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional development. Join a team that prioritizes wellness and career growth while contributing to vital projects for the U.S. Navy and beyond.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Community Service Hours

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in specialty areas like welding or tool making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality work to standards with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Interpret blueprints and perform advanced-level assembly functions.
• Communicate effectively with various functional departments.

Skills

Welding

Tool Making

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID:111754

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow written work instructions.
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• May perform more detailed task that require deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments
• Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
• Proper use of required PPE
• May periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees
• May participate in LEAN Events, "Six S" activities, action teams etc.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Perform advanced-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production
• May perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications, using a wide range of tools and equipment
• Interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions
• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget and to SPC standard practices
• Must be trained across all assembly stages, work w/Engineering to build 1st articles by interpreting print/specification with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in dept
• If required, perform all aspects of inspection: in-process, final and source; allocate partial points - 3 points in-process - 3 points final - 4 points source
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2years of experience in specialty area e.g. welding, tool making
• Proficient in working with computers, with specific experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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