Job Details
** Assembler**
Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876
**Job ID: 103492**
The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.
**Job Summary**
We're hiring a Mechanical Assembler with experience in hand tools, specific to building chassis, installing wiring harnesses and installing PCB and building cables in our Germantown, Maryland facility!
**Job Responsibilities**
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.
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 task that require 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.
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, 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
Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget and to SPC standard practices
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
**Qualifications**
* High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience
Mechanical assembly and cable building experience required
Circuit card repair experience preferred
*As a federal contractor, Leonardo DRS, Inc., is required to comply with the Presidential Executive Order 14042 Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (EO). The EO requires all covered workers of a federal contractor to be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022, unless a medical or religious accommodation is formally approved by Leonardo DRS prior to commencing employment.*
*Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*