Manufacturing Technician

Job Summary

DRS Land Systems is seeking a Technician III Manufacturing to provide technical support to engineers and scientist on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment. The primary goal of this position is to support quality inspections and continuous improvement initiatives on parts manufactured in our facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include performing Quality inspections on weldments, machined components, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assemblies, painted components and/or electrical components and assemblies. NDT experience and/or certifications desired
• Perform inspections with common inspection tools. Duties may require mastery of complex inspection tools i.e., coordinate measuring machine, gage arm, laser measurement devices, etc.
• Must assist in documentation, containment, and disposition of discrepant product.
• Provides routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Responsibilities may include facilitating testing, troubleshooting failure modes, and coordinating repair activities as required on complex electromechanical systems.
• Work from standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, test plans, technical orders, engineering specifications and sketches
• Test prototype assemblies and production units
• Capable of coordinating related manufacturing processes
• Interpret and follow documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Perform Key Performance Indicators:
  • Meet production deadlines
  • Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
  • Raw material stock levels
  • Compliance outcomes
• Position requires the ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience
• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination
• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Must be able to use common inspection tools (i.e calipers, bore mics, tape measures, etc)
• Must be able to understand and follow basic dimensioning and tolerancing principles. Experience with geometric dimensions and tolerancing desired.
• Must insure compliance to applicable safety regulations and contractual requirements.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• NDT and/or weld certification desired