Senior Assembler

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Assembler position at Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics' Sensors Center of Excellence in Largo, FL, is responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards. This role focuses on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget. The Senior Assembler will work under minimal supervision on frequently non-routine duties and tasks, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment as needed. They may perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in specified processes and procedures, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. The position involves advanced-level assembly functions, including prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, often working from models and/or drawings within Production. It may also involve soldering and component installation to contract specifications using various tools and equipment. The Senior Assembler is expected to interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions, and other written or verbal instructions, and must be trained across all assembly stages, working with Engineering to build first articles by interpreting prints/specifications without provided processes, and interpreting/assembling all units in the department. If required, they will perform all aspects of inspection: in-process, final, and source.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience

Responsibilities

Follow written work instructions
Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs
May perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments
Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability
Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
Proper use of required PPE
May periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees
May participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams etc.
Perform advanced-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production
May perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications, using a wide range of tools and equipment
Interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions
Must be trained across all assembly stages, work w/Engineering to build 1st articles by interpreting print/specification with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in dept
If required, perform all aspects of inspection: in-process, final and source; allocate partial points - 3 points in-process - 3 points final - 4 points source

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life insurance
Disability insurance
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