Manufacturing/Electronics Technician - Catapult Solutions Group

ON-SITE Position

Location

Norfolk, VA 23507, United States

Employment Type

Year long contract, potential opportunity to be extended

Pay Rate

$40.00/hr

Schedule

40-60 hours/week | Monday-Saturday

Job Description:

• Experience in Electro-Optic Cable Terminations and Jointing

  Involves sub-surface communications cable management and electronics assembly.

  
  

• Fiber Optic Splicing

  May require tasks such as potting mechanical and electronic components, Hi-Pot testing, hydrostatic-pressure testing, and soldering of electrical/electronic assemblies.

  
  

• Precision Adjustments

  Perform coarse and fine adjustments using hand tools, precision measuring devices, and specialized equipment (e.g., vacuum equipment, digital indicators, optical microscopes, height gages, Vernier gages, micrometers, and electronic testing fixtures).

  
  

• Assembly Support

  Provide skilled support for potting, electro-mechanical, and fiberoptic assemblies.

  
  

• Handling Optical Components

  Inspect, clean, and prepare delicate optical components and assemblies.

  
  

• Electrical/Electronic Component Knowledge

  Understand and work with a broad range of electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts such as fiber optics, solder, wire, resistors, diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers, coils, switches, PC boards, epoxies, and crimping.

  
  

• Schematics and Wiring Diagrams

  Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to ensure proper assembly and functionality.

  
  

• Precision Assembly Tools

  Work with adhesives, fusion splicers, high precision fiber cleavers, polishing machines, and test tools.

  
  

• Team Mentorship

  Guide, coach, and mentor less experienced team members and serve as a positive role model for the team.

  
  

• Production Scheduling

  Assist with production scheduling and control to meet deadlines.

  
  

• On-the-Job Training

  Participate in developing and implementing training programs and introduce new processes for production areas.

  
  

• Process Improvement

  Contribute to program or team projects aimed at improving quality, cost, and scheduling by developing new methods, solutions, and procedures.

  
  

• 5S+1 Program

  Assist in implementing and sustaining the 5S+1 program to maintain a clean, orderly work environment and ensure safety regulations are followed.

  
  

• GEMBA Meetings

  Assist in leading daily departmental GEMBA meetings, update board contents, and follow up with actions to measure effectiveness and performance.

  
  

• ESD and Compliance

  Comply with ESD compliance, chemical regulations, and conduct tooling and equipment audits.

  
  

• Tooling and Equipment Design

  Assist in determining the need for tooling, testing tooling, and equipment, and make recommendations for the design and planning of necessary tools.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Expertise in sub-surface communication optical cable, potting, fiber optics, and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Education

• Two-year post-secondary degree/Associates degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; OR some college in a technical discipline, technical school training, OR high school diploma with at least 6 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to technical challenges, interpret schematic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the calendar year.
• Ability to read and interpret fiber optic prints and schematics.

This job requires a highly skilled individual with experience in fiber optics, electronics, and assembly techniques. The candidate should be capable of leading teams, mentoring junior technicians, and contributing to process improvements within a manufacturing environment.