What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at Smiths Detection?
Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets : aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
Job Description
The Production Technician will perform the necessary assembly and testing, including repairs on any operation within the production process to manufacture a product. Works from standardized methods and process instructions, product prints, written, and verbal instructions to define workmanship standards. Uses all electronic test equipment, tools and machines, hand and power-driven, plus all gauges and fixtures necessary to perform the work task.
Duties :
- Requires a good knowledge of the mechanism tested and the capability to comprehend the theory of the operation.
- Performs accurate adjustments or measurements, and must be able to convey the findings accurately when recording data, or creating other reports or documentation.
- Responsible for checks to specifications / processes on parts or assemblies requiring further processing before being completed for use in Assembly.
- Entry-level knowledge of basic schematic reading, wiring procedures, soldering techniques, use of test equipment, and basic electronic troubleshooting theory.
- Controls, disburses, and applies proper application of preservations on gauges where necessary.
- May pick up parts from stock room and move completed assemblies to the next point in the process.
- Checks produced parts per operation standards, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), and are is responsible for quality and quantity of work performed.
- Assembles and tests various parts and subassemblies per process.
- Troubleshoots tested product to identify workmanship defects, suspect and / or defective components and assemblies.
- May be required to pack finished product prior to shipping.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Responsible for general housekeeping of designated areas.
- Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess ability to work independently and as a member of team.
- Must be highly safety conscious.
- The noise and temperature levels in the work environment are usually moderate but subject to increased levels of cold and heat during extreme weather events.
- Must comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
Qualifications
Sitting - Upper body held upright in seated position for sustained periods of time.
Background : This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required, applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation. This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.
SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Additional Information
We offer…
Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr-1@smiths-detection.com.
The compensation for this position ranges from $26.78 - $37.49 / hr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail stat@smiths.comor call toll-free 877-703-1029 . This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection, Inc. participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Salary : $27 - $37
