Production Operator I

Armtec Defense Technologies

Coachella, CA

$20 to $28 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

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 will be responsible for: Felting/molding, light table inspection and assembly, stamping, sanding/deflashing, and packing. 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, light table inspection and assembly, stamping, sanding/deflashing, and packing equipment, as each task requires.
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

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
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.
Special training in Visual Standards
Must be dependable, responsible, 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 have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Work Hours

4/10 workweek
All Shifts - Monday - Thursday AM & PM (10 Hours) and Friday - Sunday AM (12 Hours)

To Apply

Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

Hourly Range: $20.00 - $28.00

Benefits