As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $28.00 - $37.25/ hour. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

JOB SUMMARY

The Test Technician is responsible for the testing of aerospace products to ensure compliance with drawing and procedural requirements. Types of tests include electrical, mechanical, leakage, environmental (mainly temperature, vibration) and destructive functional testing. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work to established test technician work schedule to support product delivery requirements
• Establish work priorities to ensure effective utilization of time and resources
• Monitor performance to ensure timely execution of tasks
• Read and understand drawings and acceptance test procedures to ensure conformance to requirements
• Use gauges within calibration limits and in accordance with standard procedures.
• Operate functional test equipment, environmental chambers, gas lines, electronics, helium leak detectors and vibration equipment
• Cross functionally interface with various departments and customers to address concerns

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of three years of directly related experience in Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Lawful U.S. Person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Ability to read and write legibly, and possess able to perform basic math operations
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including work instructions, and drawings
• Professional verbal and written communication skill
• Working knowledge of recording data and familiarity with data acquisition equipment
• Exceptional attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and ability to independently perform multiple assignments

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves standing and walking throughout the workday. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, pressurized pneumatic or hydraulic lines, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, parts at high and low temperatures, risk of electrical shock and explosion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) 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: EEOC Know Your Rights 

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here:  CED EEO Policy Statement

CED 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 Humanresources@ced.us.com or call (630) 969-0620and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.