Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Manufacturing Assembly Technician

HII's Mission Technologies division is looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Technician 2 for their Syracuse, NY Manufacturing Operations. In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies. You will also support the daily activities of the production line and/or processing areas and help build long-term capability within the Manufacturing Organization.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Mechanical assembly and installation of electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies
• Work with team members in assembly and integration of new and existing products
• Deliver work according to quality requirements and work instructions
• Adhere to processes and procedures to meet business and program objectives
• Analyze and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Efficiently operate hand tools such as drills, torque wrenches, wire cutters, wire strippers & crimpers
• Identify and resolve tasks independently
• Follow ESD principles and safeguarding practices
• Able to lift 40 pounds

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technician 2 – High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years related experience.
• Technician 1 – High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years related experience; or Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 0 years experience.
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, part lists, connection diagrams, schematics, engineering sketches.
• Ability to work with standardized procedures for high repeatability in an advanced and connected environment.
• Ability to obtain IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-J-STD-001 certification.
• Self-motivated and driven desire to succeed with minimal direction.
• Ability to work both in a team and individually.
• Must be familiar with hand tools such as torque wrenches, wire cutters, strippers & crimpers, and soldering.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a DoD government clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-J-STD-001 certification
• Experience in soldering wires, small chips and, Circuit boards
• Active/in-scope DOD Secret Clearance
• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
• Wire harness assembly experience