MANUFACTURING OPERATOR

MANUFACTURING OPERATOR

Are you looking for a new manufacturing career with co-workers who are passionate about what they do?

Where you can use your skills and experience but also grow by learning new skills and methods?

Where wages are competitive and benefits are available on your first day?

Consider joining Galvion’s Armor team.

Galvion’s head systems are best-in-class. Every single member of our Armor team plays a critical role in making sure the armor we create for military and tactical users worldwide is manufactured flawlessly and delivered on time. This is manufacturing that really matters. Work with dedicated people, enjoy great benefits and start a career that you can be truly proud of.

Galvion benefits start on your first day of employment, there is no waiting period. Galvion offers health, vision & dental insurance (covering 73+% of premiums), Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability insurance (100% employer paid), 9 company holidays, combined time off (starting at 16 days/year, prorated from start date) and more.


PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES

We have a variety of Manufacturing Operator positions in eight different areas; Assembly, Cutting, Edge-Blast-Drill, Finish, Mold, Paint, Staple & Trim.

Operators will work in a manufacturing team environment ensuring all assigned work procedures are compliant with written work instructions, quality standards and guidelines, or directions from supervisors or leads. Additional work duties to include compliance with general manufacturing housekeeping standards, safety rules and regulations and the flexibility to work on new assignments and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability/knowledge to identify and work on a variety of materials and products.
  • Ability to pass assignment training.
  • Ability to work in a work cell and rotate work stations.
  • Ability to use tracking sheets/labels and systems
  • Ability to perform visual inspections for cosmetic defects per inspection criteria.
  • Ability/knowledge to identify and wok on a variety of materials and product.
  • Ability to pass training as required
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and rotate work stations
  • Ability to work with computers and machine programs
  • Ability to do basic troubleshooting
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Ability to perform visual inspections for cosmetic defects per inspection criteria.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply common sense to assignments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Quality Control and Quality Inspection experience is a plus.
  • Must have high level of attention to detail
  • Communication skills to participate in discussions and provide ideas, feedback and suggestions for process improvements.
  • Must be able to adjust to changing situations.
  • Must be good with numbers and capable of writing legibly to fulfill documentation of production quantities on work orders. Recording numbers and completing paperwork accurately is important.
  • Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers in various roles within the manufacturing department.
  • Proficient with basic arithmetic.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Time Management
  • Organizing
  • Drive for Results
  • Peer Relationships
  • Action Oriented
  • Managing and Measuring Work

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
  • Some positions require the ability to life and move up to 35 pounds required.
  • Eye protection required, hearing and respiratory protection may be required.
  • Some positions require the need to be able to stand for long periods of time

About Galvion:

At Galvion, we believe in human-centered innovation. Everything that we do starts with the end-user - the warfighter, the law enforcement officer, the first responder. We work proactively to identify and solve the problems left unsolved by others. We continuously strive to exceed expectation and imagination, whether in a partnership that we facilitate, a solution we provide or a product that we deliver.

Our Armor, Soldier Power and Electronics, Vehicle Platform Power, and Advanced Concepts divisions work independently as well as collaboratively to design, develop and deliver best-in-class, purpose-built, advanced solutions that enhance the agility and survivability of the world’s most demanding military and tactical end-users. We exist to empower their missions; we protect the people who protect us. We are thinkers. Doers. Pioneers. We are passionate about what we do. Always looking to the future. Always one step ahead. And with almost 400 people working across design, manufacturing, sales, testing, research, and administration, we’re able to create integrated solutions that genuinely challenge perceptions about what’s possible.

This is your opportunity to build more than just a career. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our life-saving, life-changing work. Join our team and our mission today.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.