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Armtec Defense Technologies

Pyro Equipment Operator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
East Camden, AR, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation, Precision Machining & Toolmaking
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and work without close supervision.
  • Must have basic reading and math skills.
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including a full-up fire suit with self-breathing apparatus.
  • Must be able to perform heavy lifting and move drums weighing 50 pounds.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must have 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including some experience operating machinery.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
Responsibilities
  • Perform extruder operations, including maintaining daily machine start-up records; setting up and calibrating powder-weighing machines; operating in a full fire suit with self-breathing apparatus when required; controlling extruder speed through designated cycle times and pressure-valve adjustments; monitoring the instrumentation control panel; maintaining extruder barrel and die temperatures and vacuum settings; measuring completed pellet features according to blueprint requirements; maintaining a safe and clean working environment; and keeping necessary daily production records.
  • Perform pressing operations, including maintaining daily machine start-up records; setting up and calibrating powder-weighing machines; operating the press in automatic mode or manual cycle; controlling designated press cycle times; monitoring the instrumentation control panel; measuring completed flare or bagged-composition features according to blueprint requirements; maintaining accurate critical technical data through statistical process control; maintaining a safe and clean working environment; and keeping necessary daily production records.
  • Operate computerized numerical control milling machines, conventional milling machines, and drilling machines, including machining pellets; maintain daily machine start-up records; lubricate machines; maintain coolant reservoir levels; monitor the filtration system; reference X, Y, and Z axes as required during daily operation; and measure completed machined pellet features according to blueprint requirements.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain the highest ethical standards and comply with Esterline’s ethics and business conduct policies.

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