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Property, Plant And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 01, 2016 | Oct. 03, 2015 | Sep. 27, 2014 | Jun. 28, 2014
Capital Leased Assets, Gross | $ 10,871 | $ 26,710 |  |
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net | 3,496 | 4,509 |  |
Amortization of assets held under capital leases | 1,900 | 500 | $ 600 |
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred | 2,900 | 1,200 | 1,400 |
Accounts payable related to the purchase of property, plant and equipment | 3,500 | 2,700 | 7,000 |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment | (1,215) | (123) | $ (183) |
Guadalajara Facility [Member] |  |  |  |
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent | $ 8,400 | 8,200 |  | $ 8,000
Guadalajara Facility [Member] |  |  |  |
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Capital Lease, Base Lease Term | 10 years |  |  |
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Capital Lease, Renewal Term | 5 years |  |  |
Guadalajara Facility [Member] | First Five-Year Lease Renewal Option [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date | Aug. 01, 2024 |  |  |
Guadalajara Facility [Member] | Second Five-Year Lease Renewal Option [Member] |  |  |  |
Lease Expiration Date | Aug. 01, 2029 |  |  |
San Diego Facility [Member] |  |  |  |
Capital Leased Assets, Gross |  | 17,900 |  |
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net |  | 1,900 |  |
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member] | Guadalajara Facility [Member] | First Five-Year Lease Renewal Option [Member] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment | $ 4,100 |  |  |
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member] | Guadalajara Facility [Member] | Second Five-Year Lease Renewal Option [Member] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment | 800 |  |  |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] |  |  |  |
Capital lease additions | $ 0 | $ 1,400 |  |

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