Manufacturing Technician

CAE • Arlington, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Technicians perform a multitude of assembly types, to include mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical. The individual must be willing to travel to both CONUS and OCONUS sites and also to areas of the world that are eligible for hazard pay. This position works under general-close supervision and typically in a team environment. Performs a variety of non-routine and non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic assemblies, mechanical assemblies and subassemblies; includes cable assemblies/wiring harnesses. Working with/use of common hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws. Determine methods and sequences of assembly/integration operations where complete information may not be readily available. Must be knowledgeable and experienced working with and from Engineering sketches/diagrams, schematics, and drawings. Responsibilities include fabrication, assembly, modification, and/or rework of subassemblies and assemblies, and integration of system hardware. May participate in device(s) teardown, removal, and/or a part of the site installation team, which would require travel to field installation sites, possibly overseas (passport required), for up to six (6)-eight (8) weeks or so at a time. Possible shift work involved at various times; including swing, second and/or third shift. Working overtime as required/as requested (and possibly on a regular basis for extended periods). Knowledgeable of, and experience with, Microsoft Office Word and Microsoft Office Excel. Responsible for closing applicable Manufacturing Order (MO) routing steps, both on the hardcopy MO as well as in Deltek Costpoint®, and generating Nonconforming Material Reports (NMR's) as applicable. May assist in collecting data for Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) on issues discovered during the assembly/build/integration process.

Requirements

• High school diploma at minimum
• 2–5+ years of welding or structural fabrication experience
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced working with and from Engineering sketches/diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Experienced with common hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Proficiency with MIG and TIG welding processes; ability to pass a weld test.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and work in various positions as required for large assemblies.
• Must exhibit a “team first/teamwork” attitude.
• Must be able to work for long periods of time standing, stooping and bending, and also lifting up to forty (40) to fifty (50) pounds, with no limitations/restrictions.
• Must either have a current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or higher level, or have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance without any concerns or issues.
• Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role due to U.S. Government contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or simulator manufacturing preferred.
• Current passport is desired at start and will be required for overseas travel (when scheduled to support).
• Weld experience to support the production of simulators and training systems by fabricating high- precision structural assemblies, motion platforms, and support components.
• Prior work on fullmotion or fixedbase simulator structures (military or commercial).
• Familiarity with hydraulic, electromechanical, or 6DOF motion systems.
• Experience in a DoD or ITARregulated manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical assembly skills to support integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of non-routine and non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic assemblies, mechanical assemblies and subassemblies; includes cable assemblies/wiring harnesses.
• Work with and use common hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Determine methods and sequences of assembly/integration operations where complete information may not be readily available.
• Fabricate, assemble, modify, and/or rework subassemblies and assemblies, and integrate system hardware.
• Participate in device(s) teardown, removal, and/or a part of the site installation team, which would require travel to field installation sites, possibly overseas (passport required), for up to six (6)-eight (8) weeks or so at a time.
• Close applicable Manufacturing Order (MO) routing steps, both on the hardcopy MO as well as in Deltek Costpoint®.
• Generate Nonconforming Material Reports (NMR's) as applicable.
• Assist in collecting data for Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) on issues discovered during the assembly/build/integration process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED