Chemring Energetic Devices

Automated Flare Technician I [2nd shift]

Chemring Energetic Devices  •  Tennessee (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Performs routine assembly operations using equipment and automated machinery. Responsible for producing, inspecting, packing, and labeling products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs more than one assembly process within any automated CCM-TN facility
  • Prepare and loads WIP material into automated stations for robotic assembly
  • Inspects quality of in-process or finished goods
  • Moves parts and materials from place to place within the production area
  • Works at different booths or stations as production needs require
  • Learn all processes related to running final assembly, leak test and pressure decay, labeling and pack out, or automated igniter assembly, depending on area assigned
  • Cleans up automated cell and production equipment as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

  • Six months of experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

  • Eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
  • Willing to work in an environment that requires a “Safety First” attitude. Must obey all Safety, Health & Environmental rules/regulations prescribed by regulatory agencies that are incorporated into company policy
  • Ability read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and process specifications
  • Will be required to take an aptitude assessment
  • Computer operating skills
  • On the job training will be required

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle energetic and non-energetic material
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kilgore Flares Company LLC (KFL) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

KFL’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: https://www.chemring.com/about-us/our-business/chemring-countermeasures-usa

Kilgore Flares Company LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to kflhr@kilgoreflares.com or call (731) 228-5229 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Chemring Energetic Devices

About Chemring Energetic Devices

1. History / Background

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED), located in Downers Grove, Illinois, has been manufacturing mission critical ordnance, pyro-mechanical components and electronics for the defense and aerospace industry since the 1950s.

2. Business Segments

CED’s business is divided into four market segments:

Aircraft Pyro Segment

This segment has historically been the mainstay of CED’s business. CED is the leading supplier of CAD/PAD devices (Cartridge Activated/Propellant Actuated) for the life-support and emergency egress needs of US military pilots. CED enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its products. CED’s top customers are USAF and US Navy on ejection seat legacy aircraft platforms.

Missiles Segment

CED has long been a top pyro-mechanisms supplier to some of the major US Missile platforms. CED manufactures devices for JASSM, THAAD, and Tomahawk etc. These devices are primarily pyro-mechanical devices for the missile’s propulsion and flight maneuvering applications.

Space Segment

This segment is centered on CED’s sole-sourced position on Initiators. Our NASA heritage provides truly “space-grade” quality and reliability, not only to the initiators but to all pyro-mechanical devices that are driven by those initiators. CED’s customers are the launch vehicle and satellite primes and tier-1 systems providers.

Electronics Segment

With their JCAST and SCOT tester line of products, CED is the sole source provider of portable test equipment used by USAF pilots to check out their life support and communications gear prior to flight.

3. Core Technology Expertise

CED is recognized as the leading technical expert in energetics engineering. CED develops its ordnance and pyrotechnic devices by applying physics-based analysis and modelling. CED possesses unique and internally-developed computational models for designing and troubleshooting complex pyro-mechanical devices.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Downers Grove, Illinois
Year Founded
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