Production Technician

Production Technician, 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 Technician
Job Family: Production
Reports to: Production Manager
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time

Job Summary
A technical position reporting to the Production Supervisor that involves assisting production supervision in the flow of materials through the production process.  Responsibilities include overseeing the production area, training new machine operators, performing equipment set-ups, assisting in trouble shooting problems, coordinating with support departments and preparing verbal/written reports. Ensures product quality and maintains a safe work environment while improving efficiencies.

Primary Responsibilities
 

• Execute production plan; evaluate production operation; troubleshoot processing problems; monitor equipment operation; assess operator training level and requirements; provide recommendations for process improvements, ensure product quality and maintains a safe work environment. 
• Must possess strong leadership capabilities. Good people skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Enforces safety procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions: uses equipment and materials properly; conducts safety meetings.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently, sets goals and objectives, organizes and schedules activities and tasks, assists in developing realistic action plans and improves efficiencies.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound judgment.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks accurately and on time, supports Company’s goals and promotes our shared values.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
• Displays willingness to work in a SMART (lean) environment
• Speaks clearly, listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Be flexible to work all shifts as assigned.
• Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plane.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and with ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Other duties as assigned by Production supervision.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies

Marginal functions:
 

• Knowledge and application of SPC concepts
• Mechanical ability
• Bilingual capability
• Ability to read blue-prints
• Use of gages for various operations.

Knowledge/skills/experience required:

• Ability to work with and direct others on production processes. Excellent people skills required.
• Ability to train others in production processes and safety requirements.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand production documents including SPC requirements.
• Ability to solve practical problems. Mechanical aptitude an asset. 
• Ability to setup production machining operations. 
• Prepare written reports and documentation. Maintain record keeping for preventative maintenance, environmental and downtime records.
• Must have experience with production processes, quality principals, SPC and a good technical background.

Mental demands:

• Reading and writing.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Math skills and preparation of daily reports.
• Must be a good Team participant/player.
• Must be able to handle stress.
• Must be able to remain calm under emergency situations.
• Must remain focused on safety and environmental issues.

Physical demands:

• Walking throughout production areas including staircases
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Normal or corrected vision
• Standing for long periods of time,
• Exposure to loud noises, cold heat and humidity.

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

$31.00 - $35.00

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 (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition Assistance

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