Senior Assembler-2nd Shift

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD

6d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring a Senior Assembler for its second-shift team in Germantown, Maryland. The position is full time and on-site. The Senior Assembler performs advanced assembly work in Production, typically using models, drawings, process instructions, and other written or verbal instructions. Work may include preparation, mechanical assembly, harnesses, cables, printed circuit board subassemblies, spray application, soldering, component installation, and inspection. The position works under minimal supervision on frequently non-routine tasks, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials, or equipment to meet special needs. The employee is expected to produce quality work to prescribed standards and SPC practices, support continuous improvement, meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget, and maintain a safe work environment. The role requires training across all assembly stages and collaboration with Engineering on first articles, including interpreting prints or specifications when no process is provided. A U.S. Person is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in a specialty area, such as welding or tool making.
U.S. Person required.
Ability to interpret blueprints, process instructions, and other written or verbal instructions.
Ability to work across assembly stages and interpret and assemble all units in the department.

Responsibilities

Produce quality work to prescribed standards and SPC practices, focusing on continuous improvement and meeting customer commitments on schedule and within budget.
Follow written work instructions and interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions, and other written or verbal instructions.
Perform advanced-level assembly functions, including preparation, mechanical assembly, harnesses, cables, printed circuit board subassemblies, spray application, and inspection.
Perform soldering and install components to contract specifications using a range of tools and equipment, as needed.
Work under minimal supervision on non-routine duties, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials, or equipment to meet special needs.
Plan and accomplish assigned goals using experience and judgment; resolve most questions and problems and refer the most complex issues to higher levels.
Communicate effectively with functional departments, including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.
Serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues.
Maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures for handling materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment, including WHMIS requirements, and use required PPE.
Train across all assembly stages and work with Engineering to build first articles by interpreting prints or specifications without a provided process; be able to interpret and assemble all units in the department.
Perform in-process, final, and source inspection when required, allocating inspection points as specified.
Periodically assist in orienting and training lower-level employees.
Participate in LEAN Events, Six S activities, and action teams as applicable.
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Demonstrate self-starting behavior and sound decision-making.