Senior Manufacturing Technician

STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Technician in Danbury, Connecticut.

Position Summary:

As a Senior Manufacturing Technician, you will play a crucial role in testing specialized monitoring equipment, focusing particularly on our Detectors area for the US Military.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interpret complex assembly drawings and written process instructions.
• Utilize precision hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, wire strippers, crimpers, torque wrenches, and specialized fixtures for electromechanical assembly.
• Configure pneumatic and hydraulic test stands according to procedures.
• Set up test stands with various equipment including multi-meters, frequency generators, amplifiers, gauss meters, Insulation Resistance and Dielectric Meters, and data acquisition tools based on test specifications.
• Prepare and apply Room Temperature Vulcanising (RTV), potting materials, paints, cements, and chemicals as needed.
• Assess product returns for deviations from print and test specifications.
• Contribute to Key Performance Indicators such as reducing defects, meeting production deadlines, and completing jobs within allocated hours.
• Follow written documents including International Organization for Standardization (ISO) procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Military Specifications (MILSPEC), and safety protocols.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory requirements, maintaining relevant certifications.
• Operate machinery such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, band saws, drill presses, and grinders.
• Handle high-pressure nitrogen gas using precision metering valves.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and 2+ years of technical experience or equivalent field expertise.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Proficiency in safe chemical handling.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with Deltek is advantageous.
• Prior exposure to the military or defense industry is a plus.
• Additional skills such as winding coils, spot welding, and brazing are beneficial.

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!

If you want to speak to a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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