Engineering 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: Engineering Technician
Job Family: Engineering Technician
Reports to: Department Manager
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Engineering Technician installs machinery and equipment in an industrial setting, performs machining operations, and oversees the work of outside contractors in various trades.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prototype and implement changes to equipment and facilities to improve performance and reliability.
- Machine, fabricate, and fasten materials using a diverse range of tools and equipment including welding equipment, lathes, mills, surface grinders, drill presses, CNC machines, and various hand tools.
- Document equipment and facilities by taking measurements, operating 3D scanning equipment, and redlining drawings to maintain an accurate record of as-built status.
- Oversee outside contractors to ensure that all work is performed according to Armtecs safety regulations.
- Track, monitor, and manage workload and provide updates as needed to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Perform pilot-scale production operations and provide feedback on effectiveness.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians to implement and improve designs and processes.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments, results, procedures, and observations, and prepare technical reports.
- Assist engineers in developing, installing, and maintaining equipment, systems, or prototypes.
- Build, calibrate, and test mechanical, electrical, or electronic components to ensure functionality.
- Prepare materials, reagents, and samples to meet quality standards.
- Maintain and improve cleanliness of work areas.
- Conduct laboratory experiments, simulations, and tests to validate hypotheses or prototype performance.
- Use Management of Change (MOC) processes to review engineering changes for safety, quality, and production impacts.
- Install equipment and tooling, ensuring that all work is done in compliance with safety standards.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
- Understand and abide by Armtecs ethics and business conduct policies.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent. Vocational training is a plus. Toolmaker experience preferred.
- At least two years of proven work experience in an industrial setting.
- Proficiency in fabrication and welding.
- Familiarity with spreadsheet and word processor software.
- Ability to read technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage workload and provide timely updates.
- Adherence to ethical and business conduct policies.
What We Will Train
- Operation and maintenance of machine shop equipment.
- Plumbing
- Electrical installation of conduit and wire.
- Pumps, steam systems, and compressed air systems.
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. Circumstances may require additional hours or varied schedule
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Salary Range: $27.19 - 36.49/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 (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition Assistance