Assembly Technician

Description

Assembly Technician

Change slows for no one. We all get a choice to either step out of the way and let uncertainty and opportunity go whizzing by or get out in front of it. At Street Smart, we team up with others bent on turning corners instead of cutting them. We are a team of technical and operational experts who relentlessly and intelligently merge on-demand safety equipment with the latest new-era technologies. We design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, security and events across North America.

Street Smart continues growing at an accelerated pace due to the Street Smart Way of doing business and expanding into growing markets. We believe in treating our customers and team members as stakeholders in the business instead of a means to an end. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and growth-oriented person to join our team as the Assembly Technician at our Missoula, MT location. This position is non-exempt, full-time, and reports to the Electronic/Mechanical Production Manager.

The Assembly Technician plays a critical role in the production and maintenance of electronic traffic control equipment. This position is responsible for testing, diagnosing, repairing, and validating production hardware to ensure optimal performance before deployment. The technician will also assist in building and documenting production components, maintaining calibration certifications, and troubleshooting emergent technical issues. This hands-on position requires problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Test and validate production hardware before initial deployment.
• Diagnose, repair, and validate hardware returned from the field before re-deployment.
• Build and test production cables as needed.
• Accurately document created items, including wiring diagrams, mechanical fixes, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for future procurement.
• Maintain thorough documentation of test and validation results for serviced hardware or cabling.
• Assist in maintaining calibration certifications for bench-top test equipment.
• Maintain automated test fixtures and ensure their proper functionality.
• Develop and implement light electrical, electronic, and mechanical solutions for emergent issues, documenting final solutions.
• Provide training to team members and technicians as needed.
• Continuously develop technical skills through allotted learning and self-improvement time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining calibration certifications for bench-top test equipment.

This could be a great fit for you if you possess:

• Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical test and measurement systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and understand component-level functionality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools for light assembly and disassembly of production hardware.
• Light mechanical skills for hardware repair and design improvement suggestions.
• Advanced soldering and rework skills, including:
  • Lead-free soldering (certification preferred).
  • Component rework, including desoldering, cleaning, and trace repair.
  • Surface-mount soldering/rework down to 0201 component size (BGA soldering preferred).
• Familiarity with circuit board layout artwork files for troubleshooting at the component level.
• Proficiency in using benchtop diagnostic and repair equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Digital Multi-Meters (benchtop and handheld).
  • Oscilloscopes.
  • Power Supplies and Digital Power Loads.
  • Arbitrary Waveform Generators.
  • Logic Analyzers.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 2 years of production experience  

Technology/Equipment:  

•  Computer skills and proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, MRP, and ERP systems for production planning and component purchasing.

Physical and Mental Demands

The Assembly Technician is primarily a shop-based role. The primary physical and mental demands include:

• Performs extensive standing, driving, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and climbing.   
• Moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.  
• Positions self to maintain equipment in the shop and on a roadside, including on equipment that is overhead and near the ground.  
• Inspects equipment to detect maintenance issues.  
• Moves safely over uneven terrain.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision  
• Works in hot and cold environments and on concrete floors.  
• All work environments will have moderate noise exposure.  
• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods.  
• Wears personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes and gloves most of the day.  
• Qualifies for a DOT medical card as a requirement of driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)  
• Able to read and speak English well enough to perform certain tasks such as converse with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, make legible entries on reports and records, and communicate with inspectors and other law enforcement officials (per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s requirements of drivers of commercial motor vehicles).  

We go beyond Point A to Point B service and do the hard yards for our customers. But more importantly, we do it right for the people we work with. In addition to a 100% company paid medical and dental plan for individuals, we have worked hard to reduce premiums for couples and families.

In addition to working with an industry-leading team, a few of the benefits to working at Street Smart include:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Health benefits, with eligibility on the 1^st of the month following your date of hire:
  • 3 medical plans to choose from, including two high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and one PPO plan
  • Health Savings Accounts (when enrolled in a HDHP), with Street Smart contributing $1000-$2000 depending on your plan
  • Dental and vision plans with low employee premiums.
  • Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% company paid life insurance at 1.5x your base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with eligibility on the 1^st of the month following your 30^th day of employment.  Street Start matches 100% of the first 3% employees contribute and 50% of the next 2% of contributions.
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO to start (year one is pro-rated based on start date)
• Informal dress code
• Company-provided cell phone
• Tuition reimbursement

What We Value:

Lead from the Front – We never settle for ‘good enough.’  We continually push ourselves to be better. We rethink, adapt, and innovate solutions at speed – and on the move.

Grind the Hard Yards – We’ve built a reputation for doing what it takes to deliver success for our customers. We do the hard yards to understand their challenges so we can spot opportunities and provide solutions that make it easier to unleash the potential of their business.

Do it Right – We care about our work, the people we work for, and the people we work with. We take pride in the job and celebrate our successes together. We don’t cut corners because what we do saves lives.

Since 1999, Street Smart has been at the forefront of smarter, safer work zones and security innovation. Today, we design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, and events across North America.

If your ambitions drive you to turn corners and deliver success for customers, please reach out to apply.

Street Smart Rental, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Street Smart Rental, LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Street Smart Rental, LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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