Machine Operator

Machine Operator, 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: Machine Operator

Job Family: Operations/Production

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Works with: Manufacturing Team

Location: Lillington, NC, USA

Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Machine Operator:

Entry-level position in the manufacturing assembly area that requires assembler tasks and set up of and operation of automatic and semi-automatic machines including, but not limited to, hank taping, roving, and polar cutting. Job rotates with the general assembly operations as required. Work with machine operators, pack finished goods and hand assemble chaff products. Must be able to do simple math calculations and read and write. Observes safety procedures. Maintain clean and safe work area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds repetitively, must be able to operate

Semi-automatic hank taping machine and automatic roving machines.

• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours, must be able to bend, stoop, reach; repetitively lift up to 25 lbs., push and pull 500-700lb. wheeled hank carts, and sit.
• Exposed to noise and dust.
• Will maintain all equipment within safety operating parameters.
• Will maintain accurate logs and TPM charts.
• Must be able to start up and shutdown equipment.
• Must be flexible to production, maintenance, and equipment needs
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understand and live by Armtec's ethics and business conduct policies.

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 perform SPC applications.
• Must be authorized to work in 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
• 1 year manufacturing experience
• Tow motor experience preferred

Work Hours:

4-10 hour days

40 hours week

Overtime as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/ Disability/Protected