Glass Fiber Machine Operator- GFMO

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: 83

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 12 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:
3-12 hr. days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
40 hours week