Position Overview:

• Strong mechanical and Optical aptitude and assembly skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and work from assembly drawings.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot a mixture of products, repair, reassemble, and test.
• Be a self-starter, who will work independently on production assemblies and repairs.
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers, multi meters, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of technical jobs while keeping the work organized.
• Openness to cross-training within the department to learn other skills and work processes.
• Experience with optics a plus.
• Ability to work with high-tolerance specifications a plus.
• Using Standard work Instruction and established guidelines assemble components on assigned programs. May include optical components, electro-optical components and assemblies.
• Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawing or sketches.
• Assist in maintaining productivity and efficiency, while meeting scheduled delivery dates and consistently upholding compliance.
• Identify and correct minor process, material, designs, or equipment.
• Develop the ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets in handling hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical and assembly processes by reading blueprints and working hands-on from assembly drawings.
• Following standard work instructions to assemble components for assigned programs including optical or electro-optical components as well as circuit card assemblies.
• Work with micrometers, calipers, multi meters, and other measuring tools.
• Cross-training within the department to learn other skills and work processes.
• Assisting in maintaining productivity and efficiency, while meeting scheduled delivery dates and consistently upholding compliance.
• Reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets in handling hazardous chemicals.
• Multitasking on various production assemblies and repairs.
• Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawing or sketches.
• Identify and effectively troubleshoot minor process, material, designs, or equipment.

Education Requirements:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience Required:

• 5-7 years of mechanical and/or machinist related experience.
• Must be mechanically inclined with a curiosity and aptitude to learn.
• Computer proficiency with the willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to speak up as appropriate and escalate issues as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility and assist others as needed.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We're close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities - great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment to work with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.