Logo
Peraton

Assembly Screening Technician Lead

Peraton, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652

Save Job

Join to apply for the

Assembly Screening Technician Lead

role at

Peraton

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview Electro‑mechanical repair and overhaul of mail processing, delivery and bulk processing equipment, including repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro‑mechanical assemblies to a component level. These services ensure the continued essential automation and mechanization of retail and bulk processing equipment used in mail processing and retail installations across the entire country.

About The Role Peraton is seeking an

Assembly Screening Technician Lead

to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. The Assembly Screening Technician works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS. The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. The CRF provides depot‑level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations. Our Assembly Screening Technician Leads serve as foremen responsible for directing the work of others while providing technical guidance to lower‑level technicians, assisting the supervisor as necessary, preparing or assisting in the preparation of reports, and performing any other duties as assigned. Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems in various types of equipment.

Assist lower-level technicians with the performance of a variety of non‑complex assembly and disassembly tasks

Perform functional tests for quality of product according to specifications

Operate and test equipment to determine whether it is working properly per diagram, written or verbal instruction and identify issues (where applicable) by selecting, verifying and identifying needed material

Perform non‑complex modifications or repair of electronic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical assemblies

Disassemble, assemble and/or install equipment or parts requiring non‑complex wiring or connecting

Screen for the need for repair of electronic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical assemblies

Rotate through tasks per instruction, be detail‑oriented and safety‑oriented, meet schedules, and move items to staged areas

Assemble and label component kits from drawings or parts list

Check items for completeness and functionality, both mechanical and electronic

Analyze results and make repairs or adjustments to processes as required

May assemble prototype items

Engage in extensive interactions with internal and external customers

Perform other related tasks, as required

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma/GED with two years formal technical training and a combined total of four years experience, or six years related experience in lieu of formal technical training, with demonstrated ability to perform

U.S. citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Must have resided in the U.S. for the past five years with no more than six months of travel outside the U.S. during this time

Ability to utilize hand, power and pneumatic tools to assemble/disassemble structural or mechanical components

Apply safety awareness to tasks

Ability to read and interpret exploded view assembly drawings

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Ability to solve problems dealing with incorrect procedures

Demonstrate appropriate people‑leadership characteristics

Understanding of general test equipment and their uses

Proficiency with Windows‑based applications and software (Microsoft Office); basic typing skills are necessary

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Familiarity with basic computer operation

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with quality control processes

Physical Requirements

Heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Physical activity may include climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motion

Required visual acuity to perform activities such as operating machines where seeing the job at arm’s reach and performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non‑repetitive nature

Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and electrical current

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range 23.78

Compensation and Benefits Target salary range for this position is 23.78 per hour. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long‑term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

#J-18808-Ljbffr