(INTERNAL ONLY) Engineering Technician

Coachella, CA
Full Time
CAO - Engineering
Entry Level
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 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.
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: $23.19 - $29.49/Annual

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
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