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: 75

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: 4-10 hr days
40 hours week
Overtime as needed