Senior Assembler

Job ID: 115314

Business Unit: DRS Daylight Solutions

Location: San Diego, CA 92127

Telework Type: N/A

Relocation Available: N/A

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: 2nd Shift

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Job Summary

The Senior Assembler will deliver high-quality work safely, on time, and within budget while following established procedures and work instructions. Work independently to solve routine and complex problems, collaborate across teams, and support continuous-improvement efforts. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

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.

• 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 tasks requiring 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 5 years of experience in specialty area e.g. welding, tool making

The salary range for this position is $22.67/hour - $32.42. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.