Quality Technician

Armtec Technologies Corporation
Quality Technician
Armtec welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Armtec Defense Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, is the world’s foremost developer and supplier of expendable countermeasures, used to protect aircraft from missile threats.
Company Profile
Company Name: Armtec Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Transdigm Technologies Corporation
Industry: Aerospace/Defense Products & Services
Number of Employees: 250
Job Overview
Title: Quality Technician
Job Family: Quality/Test
Reports to: Quality Engineer/Supervisor or Department Head
Works with: Supervisors, Technicians, Specialists and Production employees
Location: Camden, AR
Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Employees in this job will perform a variety of technician assignments in support of quality and/or test departmental programs, services and activities.  Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to the methods, practices, procedures, policies and regulations of this field.
Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains an effective group of Quality personnel for all areas assigned through leadership, delegation and example to maintain high levels of Quality Assurance with all production at ARO.
• Actively participates in meetings with Production, Test and Management personnel in order to efficiently resolve any issues arising in day to day operations.
• Makes decisions using Quality acceptance criteria – if unknown, must be able to seek assistance through research, past experience and supervisors.
• Seeks ways to improve the performance, Quality and integrity of the product which may be approached through the use of tools, training, or re-design of equipment.
• Interacts with engineering to incorporate new ideas to improve product and performance.
• Keeps track of employee records and ensures all training is up to date – must also give input on employee competence.
• Maintains a good rapport with fellow employees, customers, external auditors and government contracted inspectors.
• Effectively communicates ideas, work instructions and expectations in an efficient and respectful manner.
• Reads drawings, SPI’s, contracts, standards and specs to understand specific requirements from customers and translates those requirements into SOP’s, IP’s and Work Orders.
• Occasionally travels to represent the company at other Armtec facilities, vendors and contractors.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets; data analysis, formatting of usable tables and other evaluation documents.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and associated data analysis.
• Proficient at reading and generating charts and graphs; troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of the practical use of quality measuring devices.
• Capable of interacting with other departments.
• Excellent record keeping and training skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of drawings, SPI’s, contracts, standards and specs.

Armtec Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies for all

employees, customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• Associates Degree from an accredited school preferred.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.

Work Hours
4/10 work week, with occasional overtime
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com  
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
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