Glass Fiber Machine Operator (GFMO), Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Lillington, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source facility for aerial countermeasure chaff.

Company Profile

Company Name: Armtec Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Transdigm Corporation

Industry: Aerospace/Defense Products & Services

Number of Employees:

Job Overview

Title: Glass Fiber Machine Operator

Job Family: Operations/Production

Reports to: Glass Room Supervisor

Works with: Manufacturing Team

Location: Lillington, NC, USA

Type: Full Time

Job Summary

GFMO:

Work in the Glass Fiber Machine Room (Glass Room) running complex machinery independently.

• Set-up and operate two machines efficiently within three months of starting job, then progress to four machines within six months.
• Must be able to do simple math calculations and read and write
• Meet productivity standards and strives to increase productivity
• Observes safety procedures
• Maintain clean and safe work area
• Insure process control at each machine is maintained
• Must be able to take instructions and independently follow through with them.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours, must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 lbs., push and pull 500-700lbs
• Exposed to noise, dust and hot conditions.

Qualifications

• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination is required. The ability to read, write and comprehend the English language is required. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Education/Previous Experience Requirement

• High School diploma/GED
• Six months relevant manufacturing is desired.

Work Hours:

4-10 hr days

40 hours week

Overtime as needed