Assembler - Manufacturing

@ Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRSleonardodrs.com

Assembler - Manufacturing

Frederick, MD
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About the job

Leonardo DRS is a defense technology leader providing military and government electronic systems worldwide. The Lead Assembler ensures quality, safety, team leadership, and continuous process improvement in assembly operations for defense products.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 8+ years experience in specialty area
  • Assembly and inspection skills
  • Blueprint and technical instruction interpretation
  • Team leadership, communication skills

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of assembly processes
  • Experience with inspection procedures
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings
  • Self-starter with problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with safety protocols

Full job description

Job ID: 115073

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.

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Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

  • May serve as team lead for lower-level specialists who are 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 requiring advanced skills, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs
  • 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
  • Communicate effectively with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments
  • Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
  • Responsible for orienting and training lower-level specialists
  • Demonstrate ability to be a self-starter as well as sound decision making
  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
  • Responsible for proper use of required PPE
  • 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
  • Must be able to perform all aspects of inspection- in process, final and source, allocate partial points - 3 points in process - 3 pts final - 4 pts source
  • Must be familiar with HR policies and procedures and their application and be able to apply tools for business metrics and reporting


Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in specialty area


Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
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