Senior Assembler

Saab•Cranston, RI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is hiring Senior Assemblers for its Manufacturing and Production team at its Cranston, Rhode Island manufacturing facility, where the company is building Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (AUVs). The role involves assembling and aligning components, connecting cables and wiring, soldering, and using hand and power tools. Assemblers also use computer systems and databases, including Oracle, and read work-related documents, engineering drawings, and wire lists. The compensation range is $25.82–$31.01; Saab considers role responsibilities, location, market and business considerations, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and education or training when making an offer. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), and must pass a pre-employment drug screen. The position offers professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business-casual atmosphere, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of qualified mechanical assembly manufacturing experience.
Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and specifications in written and digital formats.
Ability to execute appropriate working methods and select correct tools to ensure quality and efficiency.
Ability to follow standardized procedures for repeatability in an advanced, connected manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Working knowledge of basic hand tools, including torque wrenches and crimpers.
Intermediate soldering skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including navigating an operating system using scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes.
Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including sitting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motions such as lifting or assembling parts, including use of handheld power tools.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certification in assembly, mechanics, or maintenance.
Experience delivering high-quality work in compliance with ISO/AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

Assemble parts or units, positioning, aligning, and fastening components to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames using hand and power tools.
Position, align, and adjust parts to ensure proper fit and assembly.
Connect cables, rods, and wiring according to standard manufacturing methods and procedures.
Use basic hand tools, including torque wrenches and crimpers.
Solder using intermediate techniques.
Use computer operating systems and databases, including Oracle, to manage information, input data, retrieve records, and communicate information.
Read and interpret work-related documents, engineering drawings, and wire lists.
Follow standardized procedures and select appropriate working methods and tools to support quality, efficiency, and repeatability.