Manufacturing Technician

Who We Are :  

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer:  

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

Summary 

Manufacturing Technicians perform a multitude of assembly types, to include mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical.  The individual must we willing to travel to both CONUS and OCONUS site and also to areas of the world that are eligible for hazard pay . 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• This position works under general- close supervision and typically in a team environment. 

• Performs a variety of non-routine and non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic assemblies, mechanical assemblies and subassemblies; includes cable assemblies/wiring harnesses. 

• Working with/use of common hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws. 

• Determine methods and sequences of assembly/integration operations where complete information may not be readily available. 

• Must be knowledgeable and experienced working with and from Engineering sketches/diagrams, schematics, and drawings. 

• Responsibilities include fabrication, assembly, modification, and/or rework of subassemblies and assemblies, and integration of system hardware. 

• May participate in device(s) teardown, removal, and/or a part of the site installation team, which would require travel to field installation sites, possibly overseas (passport required ), for up to six (6)-eight (8) weeks or so at a time. 

• Possible shift work involved at various times; including swing, second and/or third shift. 

• Working overtime as required/as requested (and possibly on a regular basis for extended periods). 

• Knowledgeable of, and experience with, Microsoft Office Word and Microsoft Office Excel. 

• Responsible for closing applicable Manufacturing Order (MO) routing steps, both on the hardcopy MO as well as in Deltek Costpoint®, and generating Nonconforming Material Reports (NMR's) as applicable 

• May assist in collecting data for Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) on issues discovered during the assembly/build/integration process. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• High school diploma at minimum, with 3 - 5 years working with electrical/mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Must be knowledgeable and experienced working with and from Engineering sketches/diagrams, schematics, and drawings. 

• Experienced with common hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws. 

• Must exhibit a “team first/teamwork” attitude. 

• Current passport is desired at start and will be required for overseas travel (when scheduled to support). 

• Must be able to work for long periods of time standing, stooping and bending, and also lifting up to forty (40) to fifty (50) pounds, with no limitations/restrictions. 

• Must either have a current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or higher level, or have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance without any concerns or issues. If a clearance is not currently held , the process will be start Schedule: Full-time (but also may be part-time depending on workload an can include overtime as needed and on an extended period at times) 

• Shift: Day - 1st (although swing/2nd shift work may be required on an as needed basis) 

• Travel: Likely, could be up to 75-80% of the time 

Security Responsibilities    

Must comply   with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.   Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.   All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.     

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.    

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.    

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a subassembly shop, final assembly labs and customer sites.  All areas are climate controlled however there are times when individuals will need to work outside in the elements.   

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Must be able to work for long periods of time standing, stooping and bending, and also lifting up to forty (40) to fifty (50) pounds, with no limitations/restrictions. 

• Must be able to climb and work from ladders. 

• Must be able to work overtime as needed 

Other Duties    

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.    

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.    

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.   If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io  

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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