Job Description

Overview

The Associate Maintenance Technician role at DRS's Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) business involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in a dynamic work environment. DRS offers a competitive salary and benefits package while supporting the development of advanced infrared and electro-optical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production equipment during extended downtime.
  • Support maintenance of high-vacuum and ultra-high-vacuum systems used in various processes.
  • Assist with maintenance of photolithography equipment, including coaters, developers, and exposure tools.
  • Support operation and calibration of environmental test chambers and other assigned equipment.
  • Collect calibration data, help coordinate calibration activities, and verify equipment and tooling status.
  • Monitor equipment performance, track spare parts and consumables, and help identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
  • Update preventive maintenance instructions and document procedures, lessons learned, and repair activities.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates sound judgment and follows direction on assigned tasks.
  • Able to handle small, delicate components using ESD-safe practices.
  • Able to handle chemicals safely and follow established procedures.
  • Familiar with computer applications such as Access, Excel, and LabVIEW.
  • Good mechanical skills and hand-eye coordination.
  • Soldering, wire bonding, and MRP experience are a plus.
  • Basic understanding of electrical and control systems used in process equipment.
  • Familiarity with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Ability to follow established troubleshooting procedures and seek guidance when needed.
  • Understanding of safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
  • Familiarity with cleanroom practices and protocols.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers and customers.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Dallas, TX
  • Type: Non-Exempt Full-time
  • Schedule: 9/80
  • Shift: First
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $39/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$40/hr across 49 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 134 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 82 different employers. 40 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 498 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

Leonardo DRS currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. Dallas is among them.

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