Senior Assembler

Business Unit: Airborne and Intelligence Systems

About the role

Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget. 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow written work instructions
• Perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in specified processes and procedures
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals
• Effectively communicate with other functional departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales)
• Resolve most questions and problems; refer only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures, including handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS) and proper use of required PPE
• Periodically assist in orienting and training lower-level employees
• Participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams, etc.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
• 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
  • 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
• Produce quality work to prescribed standards, ensuring continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget, and to SPC standard practices
• Train across all assembly stages; work with Engineering to build first articles by interpreting prints/specifications with no process provided
• Interpret and assemble all units in the department
• Perform all aspects of inspection if required:
  • In-process (3 points)
  • Final (3 points)
  • Source (4 points)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a specialty area (e.g., welding, tool making)
• Ability to work as a self-starter and demonstrate good decision-making

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Professional development and skill enhancement programs
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, and paid parental leave
• Community service hours

Some employees may be eligible for limited benefits only.