Security Assembly Technician 2 - Ruther Glen, VA

M.C. Dean; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is hiring a Security Assembly Technician 2 within the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit to design, assemble, and maintain electronic security systems for diverse customers.

The role covers wiring, cable harnesses, and components across intrusions, access control, video, and IT systems with safety at the forefront. Experience with electrical assembly, documentation, and asset tagging is required; candidates must follow safety plans and work at varied heights as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment, devices, and components for shipping.
• Reads, interprets, and follows fabrication documents, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions to assemble equipment.
• Assists with verifying, testing, and documenting results of wiring terminations, cabling, and basic components.
• Maintains progress status by documenting actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
• Documents and applies asset tags to equipment including model, serial, and asset information.
• Updates progress on assigned tasks and daily time charging in MC Deans systems.
• Follows the project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW).
• Assembles equipment racks, enclosures, back panels, and components by examining connections for correct fit.
• Routes, secures, and terminates basic copper cables and assemblies.
• Assembles basic copper cable harnesses.
• Cuts and drills various materials such as trough, strut, lumber, and aluminum.
• Kits equipment, devices, and materials for assembly and shipping.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking an Security Assembly Technician 2 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit.As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment, devices, and components for shipping.
• Studies parts lists and gathers necessary parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials for work preparation.
• Reads, interprets, and follows fabrication documents, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions to accurately assemble equipment and products.
• Assists with verifying, testing, and documenting results of wiring terminations, cabling, and basic components.
• Maintains progress status by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
• Documents and applies asset tags to equipment and devices, including model, serial, and asset information.
• Updates progress on assigned tasks and daily time charging accurately in M.C. Dean systems.
• Follows the project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW).
• Assembles equipment racks, enclosures, back panels, and components by examining connections for correct fit and fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Routes, secures, and terminates basic copper cables and assemblies.
• Assembles basic copper cable harnesses.
• Cuts and drills various materials such as trough, strut, lumber, and aluminum.
• Kits equipment, devices, and materials for assembly and shipping.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with 5+ years of experience

What we offer

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $26.00 - USD $40.15 /Hr.