SEGMENT INFORMATION - Net Sales by the Originating Geographic Area and Estimated End Market (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014 segment	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 287,016	$ 235,333	$ 542,647	$ 482,931
Number of reportable segments			1
Aerospace
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	42,788	44,185	82,408	92,409
Communication
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	99,993	64,383	196,887	141,121
Defense And Security
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	78,827	79,445	142,012	155,067
Industrial
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	65,408	47,320	121,340	94,334
United States
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	152,513	134,486	286,353	255,214
Europe
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	42,459	31,735	78,559	72,164
Asia
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	85,939	64,051	165,245	145,716
Other
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 6,105	$ 5,061	$ 12,490	$ 9,837