Linear Machine Operator

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission‑critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

The Machine Operator is an important member of the team that builds our products. This position produces high quality linear energetic product in accordance with specific engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions. Machine Operators are responsible for safety, quality and delivery of products for our Aerospace and Defense markets. This role will report to the Production Supervisor of Linear & Transfer Systems in our Simsbury, CT location on first shift.

• Perform fabrication of linear energetic product as defined in Manufacturing Instructions using both machinery and tools
• Operate machines that load, swage, draw and form linear energetic product
• Operate machines that extrude and braid protective layers over linear energetic product
• Clean, measure, cut, sample, spool, coil and pack product
• Maintain quality and accuracy requirements

• Must pass an aptitude test
• Excels in a dynamic, changeable work environment;
  Energetic and positive;
  Ability to work independently
• High School diploma
• Minimum of 1 year of applicable work experience
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English
• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives
• Must be able to pass company administered competency test
• Demonstrate capability to use basic measuring tools (caliper, micrometer, etc.)
• Background using 5S/Lean Manufacturing principles (preferred)

The physical activities of this position include work lifting up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis, walking, standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling, talking and hearing. The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.