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Senior Manufacturing Technician

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DRS Technologies

Madison, WI (In Person)

$60,299 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Senior Manufacturing Technician
Job Description:
Job ID:
114771 DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial spanets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Job Summary Provides advanced technical support to engineers and scientists on complex components, devices, materials, products, processes, and equipment. Works from detailed wiring and assembly drawings, operational sheets, engineering specifications, sketches, and complex run sheets to build, troubleshoot, and maintain systems. Interprets and follows SOPs, safety rules, and regulatory requirements to ensure full compliance with company, state, federal, and certification standards. Diagnoses electrical, optical, and mechanical malfunctions, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and modifies complex electrical prototypes to resolve functional issues. Supports production goals by meeting deadlines, maintaining quality standards, monitoring raw material stock levels, and ensuring compliance outcomes. Also assists in training new team members and collaborates across departments to promote efficient communication, material flow, and organizational values. Job Responsibilities Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification Assist in training new team members Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
Perform Key Performance Indicators:
Meet production deadlines Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates) Raw material stock levels Compliance outcomes Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Perform electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly and rework some test and repair of various electronic products and mechanical assemblies Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity Qualifications Requires an associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent 5+ years experience in the field or in a related area Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills. Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus. Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals. Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview. Experience with MRP a plus. Must have good mechanical skills The salary range for this position is $23.86/hour - $34.12/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable spanet conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage. Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. •Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Now (Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of ) Now Job Info Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States Type Permanent Company Details DRS Technologies 12930 Worldgate Drive Suite 200 Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA drs 204 Open Jobs Available DRS Technologies DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...
Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career - just starting out or a seasoned professional - your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family's needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.