Danbury Mission Technologies is part of the ARKA Group, L.P. ARKA stands for more than creating better technology. We believe in building a better world. Built on a diversity of people, ideas and thoughts, we develop the technologies and projects that have a meaningful impact for a more certain, sustainable world of opportunity for everyone.
Position Overview:
- Strong mechanical and Optical aptitude and assembly skills.
- Ability to read blueprints and work from assembly drawings.
- Ability to effectively troubleshoot a mixture of products, repair, reassemble, and test.
- Be a self-starter, who will work independently on production assemblies and repairs.
- Familiarity with micrometers, calipers, multi meters, and other measuring tools.
- Ability to multi-task on a variety of technical jobs while keeping the work organized.
- Openness to cross-training within the department to learn other skills and work processes.
- Experience with optics a plus.
- Ability to work with high-tolerance specifications a plus.
- Using Standard work Instruction and established guidelines assemble components on assigned programs. May include optical components, electro-optical components and assemblies.
- Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawing or sketches.
- Assist in maintaining productivity and efficiency, while meeting scheduled delivery dates and consistently upholding compliance.
- Identify and correct minor process, material, designs, or equipment.
- Develop the ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets in handling hazardous chemicals.
- Critical Structure Bonding
- Surface Preparation (Grit blasting)
- Surface Cleaning
- Water Break
- Primer Application (Spray guns)
- Epoxy (Material Mixing & Degassing)
- Sher Test Samples
Responsibilities:
- Mechanical and assembly processes by reading blueprints and working hands-on from assembly drawings.
- Following standard work instructions to assemble components for assigned programs including optical or electro-optical components as well as circuit card assemblies.
- Work with micrometers, calipers, multi meters, and other measuring tools.
- Cross-training within the department to learn other skills and work processes.
- Assisting in maintaining productivity and efficiency, while meeting scheduled delivery dates and consistently upholding compliance.
- Reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets in handling hazardous chemicals.
- Multitasking on various production assemblies and repairs.
- Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawing or sketches.
- Identify and effectively troubleshoot minor process, material, designs, or equipment.
Education Requirements:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience Required:
- 1-3 years of mechanical and/or machinist related experience.
- 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.
- Critical Structure Bonding
EHS/Environmental Requirements:
- Adhere to all EH&S and proper protective equipment as required (PPE).
Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements. We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees. We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits.
Employment with Danbury Mission Technologies is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Danbury Mission Technologies 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.
