Security Assembly Technician 2 - Ruther Glen, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Security Assembly Technician 2 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The SES team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers. These services include intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual and IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems. The technician prepares, assembles, tests, documents, tags, kits, and packages equipment and components. The role involves interpreting parts lists, fabrication documents, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other work instructions. It also includes basic copper cable routing, termination, and harness assembly; assembling racks and enclosures; and cutting and drilling materials. The position requires following project safety plans and meeting physical demands that include lifting objects up to 50 pounds and working at heights up to 60 feet. The stated pay range is USD $26.00–$40.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
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 all types of 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 finding relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to see details at close range, within a few feet.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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 daily time charging accurately in M.C. Dean systems.
Follow the project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW).
Assemble equipment racks, enclosures, back panels, and components, checking 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.