Test Technician

Chemring Energetic Devices•Downers Grove, IL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland. CED's current salary range for this role is $28.00 - $37.25/ hour. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off. JOB SUMMARY The Test Technician is responsible for the testing of aerospace products to ensure compliance with drawing and procedural requirements. Types of tests include electrical, mechanical, leakage, environmental (mainly temperature, vibration) and destructive functional testing.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three years of directly related experience in Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment.
Lawful U.S. Person (ITAR restrictions)
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
Ability to read and write legibly, and possess able to perform basic math operations
Ability to read and interpret technical documents including work instructions, and drawings
Professional verbal and written communication skill
Working knowledge of recording data and familiarity with data acquisition equipment
Exceptional attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and ability to independently perform multiple assignments

Responsibilities

Work to established test technician work schedule to support product delivery requirements
Establish work priorities to ensure effective utilization of time and resources
Monitor performance to ensure timely execution of tasks
Read and understand drawings and acceptance test procedures to ensure conformance to requirements
Use gauges within calibration limits and in accordance with standard procedures.
Operate functional test equipment, environmental chambers, gas lines, electronics, helium leak detectors and vibration equipment
Cross functionally interface with various departments and customers to address concerns
Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Special projects and additional duties as assigned