Production Operator I

Armtec Defense Technologies; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA with company contribution

FSA - Medical & Dependent Care

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Armtec Defense Technologies in Coachella, CA is seeking a Production Operator I to support felting, molding, sanding, and deflashing processes. The role requires basic skills, a positive attitude, and ability to work in a team on production lines.

The position is full-time, with a 4/10 workweek and eligibility to work in the U.S. Salary ranges from $22.00 to $25.87 per hour, with standard benefits including medical, dental, vision and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible for required U.S. government authorizations.
• Ability to learn basic machine operations.
• Ability to read MSPI instructions in English.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates felting, molding, sanding and deflashing.
• Identify components by batch number and ensure workmanship.
• Learn and apply SPC applications, basic problem solving, and basic corrective action.
• Maintain concentration for extended periods.
• Adhere to work instructions and safety procedures.
• May stand or sit for long periods and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Cross-train or transfer to other buildings/programs as needed.
• Uphold Armtec ethical standards and business conduct policies.

Skills

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading English

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 have basic math skills.
• Must have the ability to learn and apply SPC applications.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have basic math skills.

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

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