SM Loading Technician I

Alloy Surfaces Co Inc•Chester Township, PA

About The Position

The Special Material (SM) Loading Technician I for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) performs assembly operations on the Autoloader and/or special equipment parts and components in a fast-paced, low-volume, heavy manufacturing environment. The role follows standard operating procedures and safety instructions while handling special material and operating Autoloader, decoy pick-and-place, critical seal, and printing equipment. The technician stages and prepares materials and hardware, loads and monitors coils, handles defective coil sections, assembles and secures element bundles, prepares samples for inspection, and transfers assembled bundles for payload tray assembly loading. The role also requires compliance with company, government, and corporate policies and safety expectations. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of manufacturing experience; aerospace or defense industry experience is preferred.
Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the facility clearance level.
Technical knowledge and ability to interpret blueprints and drawings and read schematics for complex builds.
Effective listening, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work productively with a wide range of people as a team player.
Self-motivation and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small components.
Ability to perform assembly operations and inspect assemblies using a microscope.
Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Ability to function under stress and interact cordially with coworkers to accomplish common tasks.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing reporting systems.
Ability to distinguish colors; manual dexterity for tool use and handling small components; and ability to climb and balance.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally and negligible weight frequently.
Ability to stand and walk most of the time, sit for brief periods, and use a computer.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

Responsibilities

Follow SOPs and work or safety instructions when operating Autoloader, decoy pick-and-place, critical seal, and printing machines.
Move material in and out of the glove box to reduce potential exposure to air or moisture.
Transfer special material for loading in accordance with first-in, first-out (FIFO) rules.
Stage hardware kits on carts at the Autoloader as required by SOP.
Verify the special material type and that the jug number is legible on the material storage container.
Prepare and mount coils on the payoff tree.
Cut defective portions from coils and staple coil strips.
Monitor special material as it travels through the Autoloader track to verify effective preparation.
Replace coils on the payoff tree as needed to maintain continuous Autoloading operation.
Set the material chop count correctly as required by SOP.
Weigh element bundles to verify that their final weight meets SOP requirements.
Secure element bundles with clips.
Prepare samples for process integrity technician IR inspection.
Transfer assembled bundles to payload tray assembly loading as required by SOP.
Operate the BOL Critical seal machine as required by SOP.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and Chemring Operational Framework.
Adhere to the company safety ethos and promote ethical behavior, core values, honesty, and integrity.
Comply with applicable government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned.