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Leonardo DRS

Senior Assembler

san diego, CA

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Leonardo DRS lists this Senior Assembler opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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Location: San Diego, CA, US, 92127

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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 performs advanced assembly, rework, inspection, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical, cable/harness, and printed circuit board assemblies. Working with minimal supervision, this role builds quality products in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Assemble, install, solder, rework, and repair complex components and subassemblies.

Read and follow drawings, wiring diagrams, work orders, bills of material, and process instructions.

Use hand tools, fixtures, measuring devices, and production equipment safely and effectively.

Perform in-process and final inspections to verify quality and workmanship.

Troubleshoot routine production, tooling, and material issues; elevate complex concerns as needed.

Support first-article builds, engineering changes, process improvements, and Lean/6S activities.

Complete production, inspection, and labor documentation accurately.

Follow all safety, ESD, PPE, environmental, and quality requirements.

Maintain an organized work area and assist with training less-experienced team members.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

The Right Candidate Will Bring

IPC, soldering, rework, or inspection certification relevant to the work area.

Experience supporting first-article builds, engineering changes, or continuous-improvement activities.

Experience in a defense, aerospace, or electronics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in specialty area e.g. welding, tool making

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $22.67/hour - $33.90. 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.

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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Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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