Mechanical Assembler Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, and our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland. CED's current salary range for this role is $20.00-26.50/hour. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.
Job Summary:
The Mechanical Assembler is responsible for assembling small electro-explosive units with a number of detailed parts, following standardized methods. Follow detailed procedures as required by aerospace and defense industry customers. Assemble hardware using parts list, custom tooling, and pneumatic press crimping, making intricate fittings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Ability to use basic hand tools to build and troubleshoot ordnance and pyrotechnic assemblies
- Attention to detail when using digital scales, measuring devices, and microscopes for small intricate amounts and sizes
- Ability to follow work instructions, procedures and drawings while maintaining government and aerospace industry standards
- Attention to detail when filling out assembly paperwork. Individual operators performing procedural steps are ultimately accountable for the integrity of assembly paperwork
Minimum Qualifications:- (Education, Experience, Skills)
- Lawful US person (ITAR restriction)
- Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
- Function effectively in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment
- Excellent fine motor skills to work with very small devices, microscopes, and tools
- Work effectively with personnel from all levels of the company
- Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
- Physical and Other Requirements
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting much of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Chemring Energetic Devices is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.
