About the role
Die Maintenance Mechanic I, Armtec Defense Technologies Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades. Company Profile Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG). Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures Job Overview Title: Die Maintenance Mechanic I Job Family: Machinist Craftworkers Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor Works with: mid-level managers, die maintenance/ maintenance peers, supervisors and employees Location: Coachella, California Type: Full-Time Job Summary The Die Maintenance Mechanic I is an important position within the Die Maintenance Department. They have learned all of the duties of the Die Maintenance Trainee proficiently and qualified to learn a new set of responsibilities in order to advance. These new responsibilities assures that molding dies are safe and all criteria are met in order to produce a quality part safely as in the other position. Primary Responsibilities * Perform all of the duties of a trainee i.e., clean, buff and polish dies, power wash dies/ tooling when required. Assemble, disassemble and setup dies etc. * Understand what a work order is, how to perform the tasks on the work order and how to fill out the work order when completed. * Perform die alignments, learn how to shim dies and float a die. * Cut screens for male dies and install them correctly. * Adjust the spray guns for production on the spray booths for each program. * Learn how the components associated for producing a quality part safely work proficiently. Components like steam traps, steam filters and steam pumps. * Disassemble steam traps, clean, repair, assemble and re-install steam traps. * Remove and replace steam and vacuum hoses safely. * Learn the theories behind steam heating, condensation, vacuum systems and pneumatics. * Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above, understand, and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.
Qualifications * Must have a high school diploma or GED. * Must be available to work any shift. * Work overtime when required. * Must have knowledge on hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, plumbing, steam systems, process tooling maintenance, tooling setup and metrology. * Must understand and be familiar with MSPI’s and MSDS. * Must be able to troubleshoot and fix die tooling low level breakdowns. * Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. * Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. * Must be dependable, responsible, and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
Armtec Competencies * Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.
Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. * To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.
Work Hours 4/10 workweek To Apply Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status Salary Range: $23.19 – $29.49/Hourly
Benefits * Medical * Dental * Vision * Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care) * Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance * Disability Insurance * Parent Leave Pay * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Vacation * Sick Leave * Holidays (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December) * 401(k) matching * Tuition Assistance