Manufacturing Technician
Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Madison, WI
•$20 - $28
About The Position
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, repairing, and maintaining electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical products and equipment. This role works from technical drawings, engineering specifications, and operating instructions to troubleshoot issues, ensure product quality, and support production objectives. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent 2+ years experience in the field or in a related area
- Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills
- Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
- Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals
- Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview
- Must have good mechanical skills
Nice To Haves
- Soldering and wirebonding experience a plus
- Experience with MRP a plus
Responsibilities
- Assemble, align, and test optoelectronic components and subassemblies in a production environment.
- Execute repeatable production build processes for optical, electro-optical, and electromechanical hardware in accordance with released work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
- Conduct in-process and final functional testing of optoelectronic hardware to verify conformance to product acceptance criteria and manufacturing requirements.
- Troubleshoot electrical, optical, and mechanical faults encountered during production and implement corrective actions within established procedures.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment, tooling, and test stations.
- Support the transition of prototype and development hardware into repeatable, controlled manufacturing processes for production use.
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety, ESD, laser safety, regulatory, and company requirements in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.
- Maintain accurate production records, inspection results, rework documentation, and nonconformance data in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Meet established production KPIs related to schedule attainment, yield, product quality, rework reduction, inventory control, and compliance performance.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, control plans, and safety rules in accordance with our AS9100 quality standards to ensure consistent manufacturing execution.
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
