Manufacturing ​/ Production Technician, Manufacturing Engineer

We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for a Technician to join a leading Company located in the Maple Grove, MN surrounding area.

Pay Rate:  $30.80 - $34.32

** US  Citizenship is required.*
* ** Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.*
* Seeking an experienced technician to work in its Pilot Production Line performing assembly and  test  of complex electro-mechanical  assembly  of electronic products and support equipment. Must be able to understand and work from engineering drawings and sketches and be able to follow written and verbal work instructions. Be able and willing to work additional hours when required, including weekends.

Job Responsibilities:

+  Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive assembly operations of electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies on ordnance systems.

+  Performs a variety of duties assisting team members in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities, troubleshooting and problem solving, and   transitioning new products into production.

Basic Hiring Criteria:  

+  2-year technical degree or a Minimum of 2 years as a technician performing related tasks, either in a production or prototype environment.

+   Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches.  

+  Precision and fine motor skills required for micro/nano scale fabrication, assembly, and testing with near-zero defects.  

+  Must be able to demonstrate  high  degree of mechanical aptitude and J-STD-001  or  have knowledge of these requirements.  

+  Conduct tests using electronics test equipment (i.e., scopes, meters, etc) and generate test report data.  

+  Must demonstrate ability to read and use mechanical assembly and measurement tools such as micrometers and torque wrenches.  

+  Must demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

+  Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.  

+  Must be able to lift  up  to 35 lb.

Desired

Qualifications:

+  2-year technical degree and 2 years as a technician performing related tasks, either in a production or prototype environment.

+  Ability to communicate feedback to the team to support design, fabrication  and  test improvements.

+  Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve assembly issues.

+   Cirris and/or Automated Test Equipment operator experience.

+  Troubleshooting of electronic and electrical systems.  

+  Trained and proficient in manufacturing & quality requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 and J-STD-001 or  have knowledge of  these requirements.

+  Understanding of basic machining techniques.

+  Basic understanding of GD&T.

 Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance