Production Assembly Technician

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) Joint Venture (JV) is seeking a proven, high performingProduction Assembly Technicianto fill this key role supporting a dynamic and growing joint venture. Ours is a noble mission with a vision and purpose focused on production of Iron Dome/SkyHunter major end items to fulfill requirements of identified worldwide customers.

Here at R2S, our character-driven values of honor, collaboration, and trust with our commitment to mission form a high calling for those drawn to serving an undertaking beyond self. Witnessing our products actively saving lives both inspires and humbles us. If you are similarly drawn to apply your skills, talents and abilities to a noble mission, you’ll likely discover that you too, belong here.

The selected candidate will be responsible to perform final assembly of energetic sections building large scale missiles. Applicant must be mechanically inclined, demonstrate attention to detail and safety, and provide strategic and critical products to our war fighters. This position is an onsite role.

**Responsibilities to Anticipate**:

• Perform assembly and checkout of air defense weapon systems.

• Handle warheads, pyrotechnic devices, and complete air defense weapons systems.

• Work with computer systems and applications.

• Perform hardware movement in factory.

• Follow all documented processes and procedures involving assembly and focus on proper material handling is always adhered to.

• Willing to work with explosive items.

• Ability to operate pneumatic and manual tools.

• Capable of using manual torque tools.

• Follow detailed work instructions and detailed processes to ensure hardware conformance.

• Support and champion Lean Manufacturing in all processes and areas of responsibility.

• Participates in meetings to acquire knowledge necessary to assist in continuance of production operations.

• Provide work assignments and instruction to team member operators as needed.

• Provides leadership to other team members during completion of assigned tasks.

• The above includes but is not limited to making sure that all documented processes and procedures involving assembly and a focus on proper material handling are adhered to.

• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

**Basic Qualifications:**

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Experience in assembly or related field.
• Experience to operate forklift, walker stacker, pallet jack, and other equipment normally associated with loading and unloading trucks.
• Work outside to load and unload materials year-round.
• Ability to obtain and have two (2) years' experience utilizing a class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with vehicle and hazardous material endorsement.
• Physical warehousing and inventory control experience.
• DoD SECRET or higher security clearance.
• Hazmat Certification with Hazmat Endorsement
• Hazmat Waste Generator
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Certification

**Work Location: **Camden, Arkansas (relocation support available)

**Travel:**0 - 5% mainly within the United States.

Why R2S?If you have a passion for learning and entrepreneurial spirit, this is the place for you. The R2S team is in expansion and growth mode, so if you enjoy a highly collaborative environment and not being siloed in a collective effort to see mission success, R2S is the place for you. We offer flexible scheduling (4/10 work schedule), a generous leave package with holiday shutdown, and other competitive benefits.At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.

More Information:

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

R2S is An Equal Opportunity 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.

You should be proficient in:

• Hazardous Materials
• Pneumatics Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment