Security Assembly Technician 1 - Ruther Glen, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring a Security Assembly Technician 1 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The SES team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services and systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. These systems include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems. The technician prepares, assembles, verifies, documents, and kits equipment and components for projects and shipment. The role requires following fabrication documents, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, safety plans, and other instructions. It also involves basic copper cable routing, termination, and harness assembly, as well as cutting and drilling materials. The position is based in Ruther Glen, Virginia. The stated pay range is $22.50–$36.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years of experience.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Prepare equipment, devices, and components for shipping.
Study parts lists and gather necessary parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials for work preparation.
Read, interpret, and follow fabrication documents, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions to assemble equipment and products accurately.
Assist with verifying, testing, and documenting results of wiring terminations, cabling, and basic components.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain progress status.
Document and apply asset tags to equipment and devices, including model, serial, and asset information.
Update progress on assigned tasks and accurately record daily time charging in M.C. Dean systems.
Follow the project Safety plan, including JHA, AHA, and PFW.
Assemble equipment racks, enclosures, back panels, and components by examining connections for correct fit and fastening parts and subassemblies.
Route, secure, and terminate basic copper cables and assemblies.
Assemble basic copper cable harnesses.
Cut and drill materials such as trough, strut, lumber, and aluminum.
Kit equipment, devices, and materials for assembly and shipping.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or changed.