Maintenance Electronics 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 Lillington, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source facility for aerial countermeasure chaff.

Company Profile

Company Name: Armtec Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Transdigm Corporation

Industry: Aerospace/Defense Products & Services

Number of Employees: 63

Job Overview

Title: Maintenance Electronic Technician

Job Family: Manufacturing 4150

Reports to: Facilities and Engineering Manager

Location: Lillington, North Carolina USA

Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance of all production and facility equipment
• Use various test equipment and be able to interpret PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot production machines and facility systems
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings
• Lead electronic design, layout, minor drafting, fabrication, assembly, debugging and repairs of electronics, instrumentation, motor controls and pneumatic devices

• Lead and/or assist on special projects including building special production equipment as necessary
• Lead/assist electrical installations to include conduit runs, wire pulling and terminal landing
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and mobile equipment
• Machining and/or fabrication (welding) capabilities are a plus
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance functions in ERP system
• Maintain an inspection and preventive maintenance schedule
• Requisition parts and materials as needed
• On call for rare after-hours emergency service
• Perform other plant related activities as directed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to act competently in emergencies
• Ability to maneuver underneath and/or above equipment in narrow spaces
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach for potentially long periods
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours
• Capable of operating hand, power and specialized tools
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination is required
• Ability to cope with exposure to noise and dust
• The ability to read, write and comprehend the English language, comprehend written and oral directions and follow standard procedures for safety
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
• Technical and/or mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to work well with others
• Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of machine shop functions to include machining, welding, drilling, cutting, grinding, metal bending and other types of fabrication
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints
• Must be a US person

Education/Previous Experience Requirement

• High School diploma/GED desired
• Junior College or Technical School desired
• 5 years of related industrial manufacturing experience preferred.

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Work Hours:

4-10 hour days

40 hours week

Overtime as needed