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 a highly skilled Value Stream Technician. This position is located in Simsbury, 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. and 5+ 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 detail and 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