About the role
Production Operator 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: Production Operator I Job Family: Manufacturing Operations Reports to: Production Supervisor Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees Location: Coachella, California Type: Full-Time Job Summary Position requires a team player with basic knowledge of various processes, operations, and machines. Production Operator I will be responsible for: Felting/molding, stamping, sanding and deflashing. A variety of basic skills are required to fill in this position, as well as a positive attitude and willingness to succeed. Primary Responsibilities * Operates felting, molding, sanding and deflashing * Must be able to identify components by batch number and provide acceptable workmanship. * Must be able to learn and apply SPC applications, basic problem solving, and basic corrective action. * Must possess good hand and eye coordination/manual dexterity. * Must be able to have a high degree of concentration for an extended period of time. * Ability to adhere to all work instructions per applicable MSPI’s and safety/environmental procedures. * Position may require standing or sitting for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting of 45 lbs. * Good visual inspection and usage of measurement tools. * Position requires employees to be cross-trained or transfer to other buildings/programs by incorporating into a team environment as requested. * Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above. * Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.
Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent * To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government. * Must have the ability to learn basic machine operations. * Ability to read and comprehend written MSPI instructions in English. * Must have basic math skills. * Must have the ability to learn and apply SPC applications. * Must be flexible to work various work schedules and shifts. * Special training in Visual Standards. * Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate 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
Salary Range: $22.00 – 25.87/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