Manufacturing Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • West Plains, MO

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About The Position

DRS Land Systems is seeking a first shift Technician II Manufacturing to provide technical support to engineers and scientists on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment. The primary goal of this position is to support the technical aspects of robotic welding and automation.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination
• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Must insure compliance to applicable safety regulations and contractual requirements.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have experience operating and/ or programming industrial robots.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLC programming is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Work from standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, test plans, technical orders, engineering specifications and sketches
• Create and modify programs that control robots for robotic welding.
• Create and modify PLC programs and various other automated equipment.
• Capable of coordinating 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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