Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

4d•$50,700 - $91,650•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Sector Manufacturing Space Hardware Systems is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician to join its Space Hardware team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports aerospace and defense manufacturing in a machine shop environment and involves electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and related production activities. The technician works with design and manufacturing engineers and other technicians to develop build strategies, identify assembly issues, follow manufacturing documentation and quality procedures, and support inventory, estimating, and production needs. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Final Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain one.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of aerospace manufacturing experience in electrical/mechanical assembly, or relevant electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
Knowledge of power tools and hand tools, and ability to learn integration of large structures for DoD or aerospace applications.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
Adeptness with hand tools including drills, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, impact rivet guns, and rivet pullers.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Aptitude to learn and use production work orders, documents, drawings, specifications, and written or oral instructions to meet production requirements.
Ability to remain stationary for half of the time and stand or walk for long periods during the remainder of the time.
Ability to communicate with staff and to move, reach, lift, feel, inspect, detect, and handle metal parts.
Ability to work occasional overtime as operational needs demand.
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance, or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Must use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Costpoint, Solumina, Agile, or Windchill.
Effective communication skills.
Planning and scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure training received is documented on the training record and signed by a Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
Work with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to develop build strategies and identify potential assembly problems.
Use assembly, integration, and testing tools and follow proper techniques for their use.
Read mechanical assembly drawings, shop work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
Help monitor inventory and supplies and ensure correct usage.
Understand process and quality procedures and communicate them to less experienced team members.
Communicate with supervisors, managers, and quality personnel about issues affecting quality or productivity.
Assist with developing bills of material and labor cost estimates for proposals and budgeting.
Perform other related duties assigned by management.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assemble and handle metal parts; deburr and grind parts using hand tools; and perform other assigned production tasks.