Electrical Connector Technician

Amentum•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

4d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring for an Electrical Connector Technician to support the Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) of the Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (C5ISR) at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. This project involves the integration of C5ISR operational prototypes onto U.S. Army, U.S. Army Futures Command, U.S. Special Forces, and U.S. Marine Corps Military Weapon Systems & Platforms (air, ground & sea), as well as performing C5ISR prototyping, integration, and testing support based on real-world emerging needs of the Warfighter.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working as a Journeyman Machinist
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Knowledge of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) operation

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a technical school
Completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program with two (2) years of experience working as a Journeyman Machinist
Experience in the manufacture of communications-electronics or military systems
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a full range of tools found in a well-equipped prototype development fabrication shop, specifically sheet metal/machining/injection molding/3-D printing.
Fabricate electrical connector components.
Work from engineering design drawings and technical specifications.
Maintain dimensional accuracy, to specified tolerances, during machining processes, through the use of measuring instruments (e.g., vernier calipers, inside/outside & depth micrometers, gage blocks, surface and height gages, and dial indicators).
Fabricate and construct mechanisms, models and instruments that fulfill engineering requirements.
Determine necessity for special tools, dies and fixtures required to accomplish intricate machining and assembly operations.
Set-up and operate laser cutting machines, metal rolling machines, press brake machines, and punch press machines as a primary duty.
Potentially support the operation of CNC machines (Machining Center, Lathe and Milling Machine).
Work independently, with minimal supervision.
Assist in the preparation and planning of fabrication programs to include scheduling, estimating, and tracking costs in JOBBOSS.