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Lead Mechanical Assembly Technician

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Lead Mechanical Assembly Technician

Our Danbury, CT team is looking for a Lead Mechanical Assembler! In this role, you will be a hands on leader within mechanical assembly, troubleshooting and testing, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. You'll play a key role in optimizing manufacturing performance, and ensuring the timely and accurate production materials.

Location: Danbury, CT

We Take Care of Our People!

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

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  • Works with team to procure, assemble, and test various equipment/tooling
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  • Responsible for all the shop activities
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  • Coordinate other team members from engineering, design, services, etc. when shop work includes them
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  • Interface with suppliers
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  • Inspection and testing activities
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  • Troubleshoot issues during production
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  • Procurement activities
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  • Support engineering/design with production related input
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  • Support services-related training activities.
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  • Coordinate shop and shop equipment maintenance
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  • Be a hands on leader
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  • Supervise shop team OSHA/ safety training
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  • Perform part inspections (dimensional/ visual) according to company quality policies.
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  • Infrequent travel to support equipment production/use
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What You Bring:

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  • Minimum 7+ years related experience
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  • Ability to read/interpret mechanical assembly drawings, part drawings, layouts, etc.
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  • Knowledge and experience in mechanical assembly
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  • Equipment functional testing experience (mechanical/hydraulic/ load test)
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  • Ability to gain access to nuclear power facilities
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  • Ability to prioritize competing needs in dynamic environment
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Additional qualifications:

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  • Ability to read/interpret electrical assembly drawings, schematics, part drawings, layouts
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  • Knowledge and experience in electrical assembly
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  • Familiarity with welding
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  • Familiarity with part finishing (paint/ anodize/passive/ electropolish)
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  • Supervisory experience
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  • Ability to achieve level II QC inspector qualification
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Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Nuclear has a proven track record at nuclear plants worldwide. Our products are designed to improve safety and reduce critical path outage time and associated radiation exposure to help you achieve your ALARA objectives. The Outage & Fuel Management Solutions Group is a combination of three divisions concentrating on Nuclear Plant Outage and Maintenance excellence. Since 1973, we have amassed a highly experienced staff of scientists, engineers, designers, project managers and certified technicians. As part of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear, our accumulated expertise in nuclear plant operations enables us to supply custom-designed outage and maintenance equipment using proven technologies. Above all, our products and services are designed with you and your plant's requirements in mind.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , physical or mental , , ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, , veteran status, , or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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Lead Mechanical Assembly Technician

Danbury, CT
Full time

Published on 09/14/2025

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