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Nammo Defense Systems Inc. · 1 month ago

Process Engineering Technician

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Nammo Defense Systems Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support a team in the manufacturing of propellants, pyrotechnics, and explosives at their Mesa, Arizona facility. The role involves providing technical support, training operators, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols while improving production processes.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply basic engineering level principles to safely process propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives for product development or improvement to meet program requirements

Assist in the development of new tooling, processes, and techniques

Prepare technical reports detailing work progression and results

Ability to troubleshoot and assess risks

Provide training to operators

Review results of experiments and analyses performed by either engineering or operators

Collaborate with operators, quality, and engineering teams to sustain and improve current processes

Follow standard practices and safety procedures

Collect data and ensure its accuracy

Coordinate and schedule support work for other departments

Wear safety equipment such as protective eyewear, coveralls, conductive footwear, respirators, or self-contained breathing apparatus

Occasionally exert up to 50 lbs. of force in the course of normal work

Additional duties as required

Follow standard practices and safety procedures

Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment

Qualification

Propellants experienceMechanical systems understandingEquipment operationChemical science knowledgeManufacturing experienceBasic computer literacyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork abilities

Required

Associate degree in a technical field or High School/General Education Diploma (GED) with hands-on work experience

Minimum 0 years of experience with propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives

Proficient operator of larger and handheld equipment (pumps, forklift, mixers, hydraulics, feeder/extruders, compressors, particle size analyzer, ovens, drill press, etc.)

Hands on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and/or production support

Ability to obtain approval through ATF to handle Nammo Defense Systems' products and information

Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and interpreting their drawings

Proficient in using basic hand tools and familiarity with precision measurement tools

Safe operation of powered tools and equipment

Ability to perform basic assembly and disassembly of components

Conduct simple functional tests and inspections

Recognize and escalate abnormal conditions, defects, or test results

Follow written work instructions and procedures accurately

Accurately record test data and observations

Communicate findings clearly to engineering or supervisory staff

Basic computer literacy (email, Excel, Word, simple data entry)