Safety Technician I

Safety Technician I, 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: Safety Technician I
Job Family: Safety and Compliance
Reports to: Safety Supervisor
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Position requires a team player with basic knowledge of safety regulations and how they relate to various production processes, operations, equipment and employees. The Safety Technician I will be responsible for first aid, emergency response, and the facility safety and environmental compliance. Will assist both Senior Safety Technician, Lead Technician and other department personnel on accomplishing tasks and assignments to help maintain EH&S department in compliance.
Primary Responsibilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• First Aid
• Emergency Response Fires/Spills/Medical/Rescue
• Accident and Incident Investigations
• Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment
• Permit writing (hot work & confined space)
• Fire suppression inspections
• Pre Start-up Safety Review of new and modified production equipment
• Gas line inspections
• Open communications with other team members
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies
• Maintain a written log of activities
• Eye Wash Inspections
• Safety Orientations
• Floor & mat conductivity testing
• Fork lift operation
• Tooling qualification
• Gauge reading and operation
• Fire extinguisher inspection
• Report writing
• Maintaining bay limits
• Routine inspections
• Safety training for employees
• Ability to fill-in for the Senior Safety Technician when needed

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of basic safety practices
• Good verbal and written English communication
• Comprehend various codes and ordinances
• Learn basic Safety Technician skills within 6 months
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification
• 2 Years Safety Related Experience
• Recordkeeping skills
• Good analytical skills
• Work independently
• Basic computer, recordkeeping and good analytical skills
• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
• 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
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
Salary Range: $18.00 – $30.00/Hour
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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