Manufacturing Technician I

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking multiple full time Manufacturing Technician I positions for the Bridgeton, MO facility. The role involves electro-mechanical and cable harness assembly, disassembly, rework, and some testing of electronic products and mechanical assemblies.

You will work from wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, and engineering specifications. The job requires following SOPs, safety rules, and coordinating multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experienced handling small delicate components with ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
• MS Office experience and basic computer skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly and rework.
• Work from wiring/assembly drawings and engineering specs.
• Provide technical support to engineers on standard components and equipment.
• Test, modify, rework, repair and build electronic/mechanical assemblies.
• Read and follow SOPs and safety rules.
• Coordinate multiple activities and adjust priorities as needed.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and engineering specs for modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

Hand-eye coordination

MS Office experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Soldering

Wire bonding

MRP

Job description

Job ID: 113969 The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking multiple full time Manufacturing Technician Is for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position will be responsible for performing electro-mechanical and cable harness assembly, disassembly and rework. It will also involve some testing and repair of various electronic products and mechanical assemblies. This role will be expected to work from wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches of varying complexity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly and rework. Some test and repair of various electronic products and mechanical assemblies
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity
• Provide routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Responsibilities may include testing, modifying, reworking, repairing, and building electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies.
• Work from standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
• Design and/or test prototype assemblies and production units
• Capable of performing related manufacturing processes
• Interpret and follow documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Perform Key Performance Indicators:
• Meet production deadlines
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
• Raw material stock levels
• Compliance outcomes
• Position requires the ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
• Ability to read, and possibly develop, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD (Electro Static Discharge) practices
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals
• Must have good hand and eye coordination
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, stoop, climb, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy materials
• Ability to access and work within restricted spaces in and around vehicles when necessary
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including MS Office
• Experience with MRP a plus

The salary range for this position is $38,774.00/year- $48,468.0‑/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state‑mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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. #LSY