Maintenance Electrician, 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 OverviewTitle: Maintenance Electrician
Job Family: Facilities
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Works with: Mid-level Managers, Supervisors, Engineers and employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time
Job SummaryThe Maintenance Electrician is an employee who performs repairs, routine, general electrical assignments on production equipment with minimum supervision.
The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for the safe execution of service, repair and preventive maintenance of the machinery and equipment located in the Plant. That responsibility will take the form of specific duties to be performed regularly at specific times, and other duties that may be assigned from time to time. The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for reporting activities and observations with regard to the condition of the machinery and equipment to his supervisor. In addition, it is the responsibility of the Maintenance Electrician to assist in troubleshooting and repair equipment issues as needed.
This position requires compliance not only with company policies and procedures but also electrical regulatory codes and standards.
Primary Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety guidelines, rules, regulations as they pertain to the day-to-day task assigned to the maintenance electrician
• Troubleshoot complex control systems consisting of motor controls, PLC’s, VFD’s, servos, HMI’s, instrumentation devices and communication networks
• Diagnose source(s) of trouble in operating equipment and perform proper repair/replacement procedures
• Properly perform LOTO procedures in isolating and de-energizing equipment and systems that are to be worked on, identify and eliminate or report unsafe conditions in the Plant, and perform all tasks in a safety conscious manner
• Assist Operator in the operation of equipment when problems arise
• Upgrade skills and knowledge of Plant systems, equipment, and components as directed or required
• Electrical aptitude and skill set as evaluated by the Maintenance Manager
• Coordinate with the maintenance materials inventory personnel to establish acceptable stock levels of spare parts
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and as well as equipment repairs on production and facilities equipment and machinery
• Complete complex reports, work orders, and log time correctly for each job
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to speak, write, and read complex English
• Understand and be familiar with MSPI’s and SOP”s
• Ability to troubleshoot in a logical order
• Make simple sketches to express an idea or improvement
• Responsible for learning new skills, processes, and procedures as needed to maintain the facilities and equipment
• Coordinate with maintenance supervisors, engineers, schedulers, and others to meet production needs.
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies

Working Conditions:

• Climbing (Ladder, Stairs, etc.)
• Balancing (own body)
• Stooping (bending from waist)
• Kneeling (one or both knees)
• Crouching (bending at knees)
• Crawling
• Lying down (on back, stomach, or side)
• Reaching (extending arm from shoulder, w/ or w/out bent elbow
• Handling (using whole hand)
• Lifting, seated
• Fingering (Fingers Only)
• Feeling (Texture, temperature, etc.)
• Kicking or pressing with foot or feet
• Work in confined spaces (side to side)
• Work or movement in areas with low clearance
• Work in high places (ladders, roofs, etc.)
• Uneven floor or ground surface
• Work near opening in floor or ground
• Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less)
• Cold to Hot manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Have at least four years of proven work experience as Industrial Maintenance Electrician. Must be dependable, responsible, and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
• Troubleshoot complex control systems consisting of motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, servos, HMIs, instrumentation devices and communication networks
• Diagnose source(s) of trouble in operating equipment and perform proper repair/replacement procedures
• Properly perform LOTO procedures in isolating and de-energizing equipment and systems that are to be worked on, identify and eliminate or report unsafe conditions in the Plant, and perform all tasks in a safety conscious manner
• Assist in the repair of equipment when problems arise
• Upgrade skills and knowledge of Plant systems, equipment, and components as directed or required
• Electrical aptitude and skill set as evaluated by the Maintenance Manager

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
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• At least 4 years of experience as Industrial Maintenance Technician as follows:
• Electrical specification of materials used in classified areas
• Breaker, wire, cable and conduit sizing
• Interpret single line diagram and control schematics
• Conduit bending and layout
• Use of Test Equipment such as Multi-meter, Clamp Ampere Meter, Megger and Tachometer

Work Hours
Shift: 3rd Shift Friday – Sunday AM (12 hours) or 4th Shift Friday – Sunday PM (12 hours)
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website,
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
Hourly Range: $29.00 - $49.50
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

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