Value Stream Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic and non-energetic system solutions offered to aerospace, satellite and defense customers for a wide variety of applications.EBA&D products and capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.

EBAD seeks ahighly skilled Value Stream Technician. This position is located inSimsbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

The Value Stream Technician will perform a variety of tasks to support the manufacturing of materials used to build the energetic devices for the Linear Transfer Systems Value Stream.

Responsibilities include:

• Adherence to all safety standards and work instructions.

• Perform manufacturing operations in accordance with detailed manufacturing instructions, product drawings and quality plans.

• Perform coreload analysis on energetic materials.

• Perform in-process testing of products.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and documentation.

• Assist engineers in manufacturing process development activities under direction of the engineer's written instructions.

• Support inventory maintenance of component parts and materials.

• Setup and maintain work cells in accordance with 5S principles.

• Provide feedback to engineers and supervisor for improvements.

• Maintain accurate, neat and complete inspection records

• Keep work area organized and clean and follow all established safety guidelines

• Work within a team structure to achieve company and department goals

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have graduated from High School or equivalent G.E.D. and5+ years of experience, ideally within a technical field or in an aerospace or defense related company.

Required experience includes

• Capable of utilizing all standard inspection tools and equipment including calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, shadow graphs.

• Knowledge of ISO/AS procedures a plus

• Ability to read and interpret prints using Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T)

• Must be able to read and understand military specifications and industry standards

• Read and understand English

• Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management

• A self-starter with high attention to detailand the ability to manage multiple tasks at once

• Basic PC fundamentals, knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.

Desired skills:

• Excels in a dynamic work environment

• Energetic and positive; Ability to work independently

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks and projects

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead assigned projects

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

• Experienced in low volume high mix, fast paced, team environment

• Experience in working with Aerospace and Defense products and processes is preferred