Production Operator I

Armtec Defense Technologies
Coachella, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2024
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
  • 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 (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition Assistance

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