Machine Operator IIAt Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
Job Description:
Machine Operator II is an important member of the team that builds our products. This position produces high quality linear energetic product in accordance with specific engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions. Machine Operator II is responsible for safety, quality and delivery of products for our Aerospace and Defense markets. This role will report to the Production Supervisor of Linear & Transfer Systems in our Simsbury, CT location on flex shift.
Responsibilities:- Responsible for set up, configuration, and operation of roll forming mill to form linear energetic products in accordance with documented specifications
- Operate wire sheath extrusion machines
- Operate machines that load and reduce linear energetic product in accordance with specifications
- Perform fabrication of linear energetic product as defined in Manufacturing Instructions using machinery and tooling
- Clean, measure, cut, sample, spool, coil and pack product
- Maintain quality and accuracy requirements
- Perform all safety and quality checks on the equipment
- Work with engineering team to develop new manufacturing procedures for linear energetic products
- Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain a safe and orderly work environment
Requirements:- Excels in a dynamic, changeable work environment
- Energetic and positive attitude
- Ability to work independently
- Certificate or greater in machining related field, or prior machine setup and/or metal working machine experience (1 year), or roll forming operator experience (1 year)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in English
- Must be able to pass company administered competency test
- Demonstrate capability to use basic measuring tools (Calipers, micrometer, etc.)Demonstrate capability to read and understand engineering drawings (preferred)
- Experience using Optical Comparators/Shadowgraphs (preferred)
- Background using 5S/lean manufacturing principles (preferred)
The physical activities of this position include work lifting up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis, walking, standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling, talking and hearing. The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
