Assembly Manufacturing Technician I

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country’s space endeavors. We’re a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!

 

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

This skilled position involves Electrical Mechanical Assembly, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic products with a focus on customer and production support. Working with high precision electrical products, this individual will have the opportunity to be mentored and work hands on within a growing and evolving aerospace and defense environment.  Our customers rely on our ability to meet the highest standard of reliability and quality in everything we do.

 

Responsibilities:

In this position, you will learn to be responsible for:

• Electrical Mechanical Assembly requirements that follow blueprints, guidelines, and /or diagrams to ensure product specification and tolerance levels are met.
• Uses measuring and diagnostic tools and modify systems and components / assemblies.
• Ensure the requirements of Bill of Materials (BOM) and customer specifications are achieved to maintain copy exactly industry standard.
• Read and work to technical procedures, drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Identify and resolve build problems.
• Record and report technical/BOM issues using company trouble log methods.
• Contribute to performance of the production team through productivity improvement initiatives
• Developing the ability to perform manufacturing tasks associated with Torquing, Soldering, and Assembling a variety of products.
• Ability to use hand tools required to perform this job.
• Ability to become J-STD-001 and NASA certified for soldering.
• Ability to become Harness and Cabling certified NASA .4 and IPC 620
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical defects to root cause.
• Work as part of a cross-departmental team, communicating with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Contracts

 

Education Requirements: 

High School Diploma or equivalent

 

Experience Required: 

• 0-2 years of understanding of basic electronic elements and circuit principles. Experience with assembling electro-mechanical products.
• Must be mechanically inclined with a curiosity and aptitude to learn.
• Computer proficiency with the willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to speak up as appropriate and escalate issues as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility and assist others as needed.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

 

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment to work with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to XX lbs. (site specific:  Danbury = 25; Bothell = 40; other sites per job requirements - should be no more than 40).  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

 

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a US Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

 

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.