Production Operator I

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,
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