Senior SM Machine Operator

Chemring Group; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) seeks a Senior Special Material Machine Operator to train and operate production equipment across front-end processes, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The role covers coating, furnace, recoil, and leach operations with emphasis on SOP compliance and collaborative problem solving.

The position requires a minimum of five years in manufacturing with additional 3–5 years in countermeasure assembly or defense work. A U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years manufacturing experience; additional 3–5 years in countermeasure assembly/defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Train new SM Machine Operators to SOPs.
• Operate semi auto leach equipment to produce ASC SM types.
• Collaborate with supervisor and maintenance to set leach parameters.
• Ensure PPE availability and safe access in manufacturing areas.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe manufacturing practices.
• Oversee proper labeling of waste containers; ensure daily production goals.

Skills

Training others

SOP execution

Blueprint reading

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Microscope inspection

Time management

Production metrics reporting

Work instruction development

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Industrial Technology/Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Leach equipment

Microscope

Manufacturing reporting systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Special Material (SM) Machine Operator for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is responsible for training and operating production equipment across various front end process areas, including coating, furnace, recoil, and leach, to support safe and efficient operations while meeting production and quality standards in a fast-paced, low volume, manufacturing work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be willing to perform essential duties and responsibilities required for levels I and II SM Machine Operators with minimum oversight as required, to meet daily manufacturing goals
• Must be able to train new SM Machine Operators to ASC acceptable functional performance level, utilizing instructions in standard operating procedure (SOP) for all front-end manufacturing processes, and associated training instructions
• Must be able to operate semi auto leach equipment to produce all ASC SM types
• Collaborate with area supervisor and maintenance technicians to ensure leach tank parameters are set appropriately
• Must be able to select and utilize set parameters to prepare a leach tank with the appropriate leach chemical composition, that matches special material to be produced
• Collaborate with process integrity technician to ensure accurate monitoring of leach tank concentration and temperature as required in the SOP
• Must emphasize and promote strict adherence to best manufacturing and safety practices at all times of operation
• Collaborate with area supervisors to ensure all required PPE are always available and accessible in all areas of manufacturing
• Collaborate with area supervisor to ensure that tools required for work in front-end manufacturing areas are within acceptable wear and tear conditions for use, always available and accessible during manufacturing
• Collaborate with area supervisor to ensure all materials, including chemicals required for front end manufacturing are available, staged in the right location and safely accessible during production
• Collaborate with area supervisor to ensure that daily production goals are achieved in all areas of front-end manufacturing
• Collaborate with area supervisor to ensure that waste disposal containers are labelled correctly in all areas of front-end manufacturing, and are always available for use
• Must oversee and participate in good housekeeping practices throughout front-end manufacturing areas and other assigned areas

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience, and an additional 3 to 5 years experience in countermeasure assembly or defense industry

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
• Technical knowledge and ability to interpret blueprints, drawings and read schematics for complex builds
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people
• Motivated self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small components
• Ability to perform assembly operations and inspect assemblies using a microscope
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing prioritiesAbility to function under stress and interact cordially with co‑workers to accomplish common tasks
• Ability to create and report on key production metrics
• Ability to help develop manufacturing work instructions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing reporting systems

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 29 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves standing and walking most of the time but may involve sitting for brief periods of time. Use of computer.

Ability to distinguish colors. Manual dexterity in hands for tool usage and handling small components on regular basis. Ability to climb and balance.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

ASC EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

ASC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.