Manufacturing Technician

Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions), that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.  

Capability Unit 

Metrea Advanced Signals (MAS) specializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development including waveforms for MANET and LPI/LPD applications. MAS also develops special purpose radios for government customers and licenses DF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.

Position Summary 

Metrea Advanced Signals is looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our team specializing in state-of-the-art military communications and signals intelligence products.

All our teams operate in a small and agile environment which allows our personnel to work independently on a wide variety of systems and products. We are looking for a motivated individual who learns quickly and is capable of operating independently. We are seeking a highly organized individual who excels at multi-tasking when necessary, while maintaining a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality or accuracy

Role and Responsibilities 

• Must be able to read and following assembly prints and work instructions.
• Use general manufacturing tools for chassis builds.
• Maintain accurate and clear documentation that proves that manufacturing is being carried out in accordance with internal quality systems or regulations. It is important that procedures are followed, equally important is proving these operations were carried out and documented.
• Conduct Quality checks and inspections on components and products.
• Optimize product builds to improve efficiency all while still maintaining a high level of product Quality.
• Verify supplied materials conform to the B.O.M (Bill of Material) prior to use.
• Know the manufacturing process in great detail, troubleshooting at an appropriate level and involving senior members of staff as needed.
• Aid in developing product build instructions and Standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Comply with all company policies and safety requirements.
• Support all production needs to ensure the product delivery dates are met, this will require someone to have very good work ethic and someone that can learn all aspects of manufacturing, material management, packing, shipping and at times assist test. 
• Must be able to adapt and react in time-sensitive situations
• Perform some Sub assembly and system level testing
• Conduct product quality checks to ensure the highest product quality is upheld.

Skills and Experience 

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience with Circuit boards or IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD-001 certifications would be helpful but not a mandate.
• Systematic approach in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Good attendance is a must

Our Culture 

Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for

Benefits

Health and welfare

Retirement plan eligibility

Work Authorization / Security Clearance