Electrical Technician / Mechanical Assembler

Description

The Applied Electromagnetics Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc., is seeking Electrical Technician / Mechanical Assembler for locations in Lafayette, CO and Huntsville, AL facilities. This is an entry level position that offers an excellent opportunity to grow and learn many new skills. Candidate will assemble, integrate, and test RF, DC, mechanical, and thermal, components and equipment in a manufacturing environment. Operate RF and DC electrical and thermal diagnostic test equipment to troubleshoot or evaluate hardware performance as well as manufacturing shop equipment and common hand tools to build or modify various parts. Duties include, but are not limited to, assembly and integration of RF, DC, and digital wiring, cables, and connectors, rack mount equipment, mechanical interfaces and positioners, and HVAC components. Candidate will have the opportunity to learn various other technologies and requires a security clearance or the ability to obtain and hold a clearance. High school diploma or GED, six months to one year experience.

What you'll do as a Electrical Technician / Mechanical Assembler:

• Assemble and Integrate Electrical and Mechanical Components and Equipment.

• Fabricate Aluminum, 80/20, or Wood Fixtures, Structures, Interfaces, and Packages

• Assemble and Integrate RF, DC, and Digital Wiring, Cables, and Connectors

• Perform Various Other Manufacturing or Test Production Duties as Required

• Move, Lift, or Transport Heavy Equipment with Dolly, Hoist, Crane, and Forklift

Requirements for an Electrical Technician / Mechanical Assembler:

• Basic knowledge of RF and DC power.

• Hands on and mechanically inclined.

• Able to perform repetitive work with an eye to detail.

• Ability to follow instructions and learn production processes.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• 0 to 1+ years of experience.

• Must be able to climb a ladder.

• Must be able to crouch and bend.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

• Must wear required eye and foot protection.

• An active clearance or the ability to obtain and hold a Security Clearance.

Preferences for an Electrical Technician / Mechanical Technician:

• Associate degree a PLUS

• Aerospace Industry work a PLUS

• Machining or Welding skills a PLUS

• Soldering Certification a PLUS

Company & Division Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns' greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at ~~~ .

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Experience

Required

• 0-1 years: Electrical Assembly

• 0-1 years: RF or DC Electrical Knowledge

Preferred

• 1 year: Hands on Fabrication

• 1 year: Mechanical Assembly

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)