Manufacturing Technician

Ashburn, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician B

Job Code: 29710

Job Location: Ashburn VA

Job Description:

As a Manufacturing Technician you will work in a dynamic fast-paced production and R&D environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. The Manufacturing Technician will fabricate components and assemblies for various unmanned aerospace applications. Fabrication methods include composite layups composite trimming part finishing painting bonding electro-mechanical assembly and other processes as this role you will be a part of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS/UAV) advanced radar systems next-generation weapon systems and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

Perform all duties required to assist with the fabrication and integration of parts and assemblies
Construct layups of carbon fiber fiberglass and/or Kevlar utilizing various methods such as compression molds vacuum bagging and compression bladders
Perform part-fitting operations such as filing sawing burring crimping trimming framing riveting drilling and reaming
Use various adhesives (epoxy RTV etc.) to bond a variety of materials (composite metal or laminate) to parts components assemblies equipment or structures
Perform finishing operations like filling surface voids sanding and painting
Perform wide variety of mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly operations on small precision parts
Recommend updates for existing processes
Monitor and verify quality of finished product using various measurement tools (micrometers calipers etc.)
Identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety upholding corporate safety standards
Work in a team setting collaborating with manufacturing planning and engineering
Lift push pull and/or carrying 25-50 pounds on a regular basis
Walk bend sit stand climb and reach for prolonged periods of time on a regular basis
Seize grasp turn hold and operate manufacturing tools and equipment
Work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts dust fumes chemicals and loud noises
Comply with all applicable PPE requirements (respirators safety glasses gloves etc.)

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Excellent people skills to include working in a diverse and dynamic team environment
Excellent communication skills (written verbal and presentation)
Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
Ability to learn and understand drawings procedures and/or schedules
Ability to accurately complete all required paperwork
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Active Secret clearance is desired but not required
Experience working in an environment that implements lean practices
Experience working in an environment that implements ESD and FOD controls
Experience in the fabrication and integration of composite materials or experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in all phases of product design and fabrication ranging from initial R&D to full production
Proficiency with various shop equipment including cutting/grinding tools composite curing ovens manual mills and lathes table saw band saws etc.
Ability to read and understand drawings procedures and/or schedules
Knowledge and understanding of product quality processes

Required Experience:

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician BJob Code: 29710Job Location: Ashburn VAJob Description:As a Manufacturing Technician you will work in a dynamic fast-paced production and R&D environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. The Manufacturing Technician will fabricate components and a...