Production Technician

East Camden, AR
Full Time
Mid Level
Production Technician, Armtec Defense Technologies
Armtec welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Armtec Defense Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Armtec, is the world’s foremost developer and supplier of expendable countermeasures, used to protect aircraft from missile threats.
Company Profile
Company Name: Armtec Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Transdigm Corporation
Industry: Aerospace/Defense Products & Services
Number of Employees: 250
Job Overview
Title: Production Technician
Job Family: Production
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Works with:  Upper Management, Engineers, Mid-Level Managers, Production Techs, Maintenance, Work Leaders and Assembly/Machine Operators.
Location: Camden, AR, USA
Type: Full Time
Job Summary
A technical position reporting to the Production Supervisor that involves assisting production supervision in the flow of materials through the production process.  Responsibilities include overseeing the production area, training new machine operators, performing equipment set-ups, and assisting in trouble shooting problems. This position will be proactive in LEAN endeavors and participate in team efforts in implementing LEAN in the work centers.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Executes production plan; evaluates production operation; troubleshoots processing problems; monitors equipment operation; assesses operator training level and requirements; provides recommendations for process improvements.
  • Actively supports/participates in Lean projects and improvements.
  • Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently, organizes and schedules activities and tasks, assists in developing realistic action plans.
  • Ensures that safety procedures are followed; reports potentially unsafe conditions:  uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Assists as required in the training of manufacturing personnel to achieve their highest level of proficiency. 
  • Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
  • Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.
Qualifications
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Data Analysis, formatting of usable tables and other evaluation documents and Outlook programs.
  • Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and associated data analysis.
  • Proficient at reading and generating charts and graphs (pareto, bar, control, flow, fishbone, Cause and Effect, etc.).
  • Must show responsible judgment, organization, planning, initiative, flexibility and creativity. 
  • Must be able to perform calmly and reasonably under pressure from demand for production and other exigencies. 
  • Physical capabilities include lifting materials up to 50 pounds, walking up and down steps and to various programs as the situation warrants. 
  • Coordinates 100-500 pounds of material to draw out exact quantities required for formulation. 
  • Teamwork capabilities and Leadership skills required.
Armtec Competencies
  • Must be able to demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies for all
employees, customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements
  • Associates degree preferred, or equivalent leadership experience.
  • Self motivated starter demonstrating maturity with responsibilities and analytical skills. 
  • Good communication skills and high degree of integrity. 
  • Performs good interface with other departments and all employees. 
  • Ability to read and write English and compute college level mathematics, including statistics. 
Work Hours
4/10 Work Schedule – 40 hour week. Overtime as needed.
 
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