Safety Technician I

Armtec Defense Technologies • Coachella, CA

5d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician I position requires a team player with basic knowledge of safety regulations and how they relate to various production processes, operations, equipment, and employees. This role is responsible for first aid, emergency response, and facility safety and environmental compliance. The Safety Technician I will assist both the Senior Safety Technician, Lead Technician, and other department personnel in accomplishing tasks and assignments to help maintain EH&S department compliance. This position is located in Coachella, California, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of basic safety practices
• Good verbal and written English communication
• Comprehend various codes and ordinances
• Learn basic Safety Technician skills within 6 months
• 2 Years Safety Related Experience
• Recordkeeping skills
• Good analytical skills
• Work independently
• Basic computer, recordkeeping and good analytical skills
• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Medical Technician Certification, preferred. Armtec will require completion of EMT certification within 18 months (Armtec shall pay certification).

Responsibilities

• First Aid
• Emergency Response Fires/Spills/Medical/Rescue
• Accident and Incident Investigations
• Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment
• Permit writing (hot work & confined space)
• Fire suppression inspections
• Pre Start-up Safety Review of new and modified production equipment
• Gas line inspections
• Open communications with other team members
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies
• Maintain a written log of activities
• Eye Wash Inspections
• Safety Orientations
• Floor & mat conductivity testing
• Fork lift operation
• Tooling qualification
• Gauge reading and operation
• Fire extinguisher inspection
• Report writing
• Maintaining bay limits
• Routine inspections
• Safety training for employees
• Ability to fill-in for the Senior Safety Technician when needed

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
• Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Parent Leave Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED