VirTra

Overview

The Mechanical Assembly Technician is responsible for supporting the mechanical production needs of low to medium volume recoil kits for firearms, which involve complex electronic and mechanical assemblies for advanced simulator training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supporting mechanical production needs for recoil kits.
• Handle and install complex small components and hardware.
• Work using a microscope for extended periods.
• Use mechanical hand tools and basic machine tools proficiently.
• Perform quality assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of small electrical and mechanical systems.
• Assemble mechanical products using assembly drawings with limited supervision.
• Read complex multilevel bills of material and pull parts for production builds.
• Follow work instructions and perform repeating tasks.
• Perform daily and weekly shop cleanup and organization.
• Comply with ISO 9001 processes and quality policy.
• Manage and log time worked daily by project code.
• Provide support to other departments as needed.
• Follow safety protocols while working with firearms.

Requirements

• High school or technical school graduate.
• 5 years previous experience in electrical assembly.
• Small part assembly experience is a plus.
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification is a plus.
• ESD certification is a plus.
• Good dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Aptitude for focused quality assembly and troubleshooting.
• Basic principles of stock management and part procurement are a plus.
• Desire to learn.

Additional Information

• Full time position consisting of 40+ hours per week.
• Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.
• Position may require long hours and weekend work due to production deadlines.
• Pre-employment drug test and background test.