Security Assembly Technician 3 - Ruther Glen, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Security Assembly Technician 3 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role leads teams assembling and testing equipment used in electronic security systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. Work includes assembling enclosures, back panels, wall panels, racks, carts, and audio/video credenzas; installing and configuring security and communications equipment; routing and terminating cables; and preparing completed products for shipment. The technician also coordinates personnel and schedules, tracks projects, verifies materials and drawings, performs quality checks, and mentors lower-level technicians. The position is based in Ruther Glen, Virginia. The stated pay range is $29.00–$43.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of experience.
At least 6 years of mechanical, electrical, or electronic installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems.
Reliable transportation.
Military mechanical, electrical, or electronics training; alternatively, graduation from an accredited electronics program, graduation from an electrical apprenticeship program, or an additional 2 years of mechanical, electrical, or electronics installation and/or maintenance experience.
Strong background using hand and power tools.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles.
Ability to read and understand blueprints or assembly instructions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and to follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance and work at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see 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; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form conclusions; see details at close range; and understand spoken information and ideas.

Nice To Haves

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, AV, and CCTV systems.
Experience or certifications with Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, Aiphone Intercom Systems, FFT, DIVAR, CISCO, Crestron, Security+, and Windows operating systems.
Experience with Software House CCURE and Verint/Capture.

Responsibilities

Lead teams on small through complex equipment assembly projects and assign personnel to tasks.
Assemble equipment enclosures, back panels, wall panels, racks, carts, and audio/video equipment credenzas.
Populate carts and other assemblies with CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, data communications, and other equipment.
Mount equipment in racks and operate power tools to drill and tap holes and secure equipment.
Read and interpret drawings or blueprints; verify drawings and parts are correct and available for assigned work.
Cut troughs, struts, lumber, and extruded aluminum to specified lengths.
Route, secure, and terminate control, data, and other cables; verify cable routing with a multimeter and validate routing and termination through FAT.
Use a laptop to configure and program IP cameras, set IP addresses, and upload firmware while following documentation guidelines.
Kit project materials and document equipment model, part, serial, and asset-tag information.
Perform final QA-QC checks at various project stages and verify finished products are prepared for shipment.
Manage personnel and schedules across multiple projects and verify required materials are correct and accounted for.
Communicate material or assembly-document inconsistencies to upper-level management promptly and offer possible remedies.
Set up and operate the CNC machine, train subordinates to use it, verify CNC files, and work with the Production Supervisor to correct errors.
Track projects and update project details in Job Connect using a laptop or iPad.
Mentor subordinates and lower-level technicians and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, or activities as assigned.