Maintenance Technician

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: Senior Maintenance Technician
• Job Family: Manufacturing 4150
• Reports to: Facilities and Engineering Manager
• Location: Lillington, North Carolina USA
• Type: Full Time
Job Summary
The Senior Maintenance Technician will be highly skilled in many disciplines. However, this position leans heavily on electrical knowledge and capability.
The primary responsibility is facility preventive and reactive maintenance, to include all utilities and support equipment, such as compressors, chillers, cooling towers, security systems, fire protection, etc. with minimal direction.
The Senior Maintenance Technician must be self-motivated, be part of a team and will lead or assist in the following:
• Lead electrical installations to include conduit runs, wire pulling and terminal landing
• Maintain/repair critical Facility Equipment, such as HVAC equipment, Compressors, Back-up Generators, Chillers & Cooling Towers
• Maintain building Sprinkler Systems, Backflow Preventors, Fire Hydrants and PIVs
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment
• Lead and/or assist on special projects including building/fabricating special production equipment as necessary
• Machining and other metal forming functions as needed including welding, sheet metal bending, drilling, manual mill & lathe, etc. (based on capability)
• Coordinate with various contractors and vendors on special projects or critical equipment maintenance/repairs
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and mobile equipment
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance work orders in CMMS system
• Requisition parts and materials as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• On call for after-hours emergency service
• Perform other plant related activities as directed
Qualifications
• Strong electrical knowledge and experience is a must
• Versed in National Electric Code, to include NFPA-70E (electrical license is a plus)
• Experience with industrial machinery and equipment is a must
• Experience with compressors, chillers, cooling towers and HVAC units is a must
• Working knowledge of machine shop functions to include machining, welding, drilling, cutting, grinding, metal bending and other types of fabrication is a plus
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints
• 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 50lbs
• 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
• Must work well with others
Education/Previous Experience Requirements
• High School diploma/GED desired
• Junior College or Technical School desired
• 5 years of experience as an electrician in an industrial manufacturing facility is preferred
• 5-10 years of experience working on industrial facility support equipment is a must
• 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:
o 4-10 hour days
o 40 hours/week
o Overtime as needed