Batchmaker I

Armtec Defense Technologies; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a +

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Med.

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Armtec Defense Technologies in Coachella, California, is seeking a Batchmaker I to support the production of felted fiber nitrocellulose cartridge cases and related processes. You will formulate batches, verify raw materials, and maintain batch records with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include transferring slurry, managing inventories, and performing testing on process waters and slurries. Excellent communication and adherence to safety and ethics are essential; overtime and shift

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to work any shift, including overtime and shutdown periods.
• Able to work independently or in teams with minimal supervision.
• Respirator certified; training provided and health test required.
• Basic knowledge of ISO-9001:2000, MSDS and power washing tank cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Formulate batches in at least one program by verifying all raw materials against batch records; understand lot control requirements, expiration dates and quantities.
• Transfer batch slurry and know valve location and piping for at least one program.
• Maintain inventories of batch, process waters, water treatments and all pertinent records in each workstation and in the database.
• Perform specialized testing for Kraft moisture, slurry consistencies, process water pH and turbidity and wash down water chemical requirements.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, direct supervisors, and production supervisors.
• Adhere to Armtec ethics and business conduct policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Respirator certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Batchmaker 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

Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).

Job Overview

Title: Batchmaker I
Job Family: Machinist Craftworkers
Reports to: Batching supervisor
Works with: Batching supervisors, Lead person and Batching employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

To provide production with quality chemically analyze batches and maintain operation of the recycling water systems, with minimal supervision or assistance from peers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Formulate batches in at least one program by verifying all raw materials against batch records; understand/follow lot control requirements, expiration dates and quantities.
• Must be able to properly transfer batch slurry and have knowledge of valve location and piping of at least one program.
• Must be able to maintain inventories of batch, process waters, water treatments and all pertinent records in each workstation and in the database, in at least one program.
• Must perform specialized testing for Kraft moisture, slurry consistencies, process water pH and turbidity and wash down water chemical requirements.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, ability to communicate with co-workers, direct supervisors, and production supervisors.
• 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
• Must be flexible and reliable to work any shift, schedule on short notice, including overtime and work shut down periods. Must possess problem solving/trouble shooting capabilities with minimal guidance.
• Must be capable of working independently or in teams with minimal supervision.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
• Must understand and follow MSPI’s, MSDS overview and have training in confined space entry, and have basic knowledge of ISO-9001:2000, basic computer training and other specialized training. Proper training for power washing tank cleaning.
• Must be respirator certified, training will be provided but must PASS a health test.

Armtec Behavioral 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/Previous 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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran

Salary Range: $23.19 – 29.49/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