Assembly Technician (3302)

Varstaff is currently searching for the following:

Shift: B-Shift- M-TH 2 pm-12:30 AM

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manufacture, assemble, and test custom machine hardware according to written procedures, engineering models, work orders, drawings, and specifications
• Setup new production work areas, including tooling and equipment
• Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control
• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle,s and subassembly transportation equipment
• Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical measuring instruments
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, and ESD

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or other large/complex assembly manufacturing environment
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, test procedures, and P&IDs
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around critical hardware
• Experience using common assembly and integration tools
• Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
• Work at heights on work stands and in lifts.
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 40lbs
• Experience with verbal and written communication of technical data, results, and associated tools (confluence, MS Office suite)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Qualifications

• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field
• Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• Experience in handling large/expensive components
• Experience in laser tracker operation
• Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
• Experience in new product introduction
• Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification