- Salary
- $27 – $36
- Location
- Coachella, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- High School
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
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
Qualifications
What We Will Train
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
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 Armtec's 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 Armtec's 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Skills
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