Maintenance Mechanic

Armtec Defense Technologies; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Mechanic I, where you will play a vital role in maintaining production uptime. This position involves assisting experienced mechanics with preventive maintenance, machine modifications, and installations, ensuring that safety and ethical standards are upheld. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will contribute to a mission-critical environment that supports national defense. If you are dependable, responsible, and eager to learn, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parent Leave Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills and be able to use hand tools.
• Dependable and responsible with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic use of hand tools

Basic maintenance skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic 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: Maintenance Mechanic I

Job Family: Facilities

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees

Location: Coachella, California

Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Maintenance Mechanic I is an important position within the Maintenance department. Their job is to help maintain production uptime by assisting the Maintenance Mechanics in completing PM schedules, machine modifications, new installations, and production support.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Follow all safety guidelines, rules, regulations as they pertain to the day-to-day tasks assigned to the maintenance mechanic trainee.
2. Assist in performing preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facilities equipment and machinery.
3. Correctly fill out the assigned task work order with all pertinent information, hours worked, and parts used if applicable in a timely manner.
4. Follow instructions in both written and verbal formats.
5. Be able to work a flexible schedule.
6. Maintain and clean work area, free of safety or environmental hazards.
7. Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
8. Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

Qualifications

1. Basic computer skills.
2. Basic use of hand tools.
3. Basic maintenance skills.
4. Read and write in English.
5. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
6. Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.

Armtec Competencies

1. 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

1. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
2. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, the applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Work Hours

4/10 workweek

To Apply

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran.

Salary Range: $24.72 – $41.52/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 holidays including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition Assistance