Manual Machinist

Job Description

FMI | solutions for the most extreme places in the universe

FMI's manufacturing facility has been a leading solutions provider of high temperature materials and composites for more than 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. The focus in Maine is on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) that enable high-temperature components such as: thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips as well as rocket motor throats and nozzles.

Our materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and the heat shield for NASA's Mars 2020 mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.

Your Role: FMI is seeking a Machinist! As a Machinist, you will service all machining requirements including but not limited to (C/C) Carbon/Carbon products, test specimens, materials, manufacturing tooling and equipment components. This Machinist role will be at our Morin Street location and is a great opportunity to utilize manual machining experience.

Job responsibilities:

Repairs and fabricates metal parts by operating mechanical equipment

Assembles parts into sub-units or complete units

Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished

product

Takes measurements of material and selects appropriate machine for the process

Set up and operate vertical mill, horizontal lathe, manual surface grinders, manual band saws

Review and interpret engineering drawings and work orders

Determine tooling requirements and machining processes to be applied

Inspect in-process and completed work product to technical requirements

Maintain tooling and machine tool equipment in clean operating condition

Produce consistent machining of carbon/carbon product

May be asked to handle hazardous waste per hazardous waste procedures

Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines

Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work

Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process

Measure completed units to ensure conformance to drawing requirements using precision instruments

Use Optical comparators with accompanying multifunctional digital displays

Perform standard data and reporting tasks to support quality and manufacturing reporting

Expected to participate in Lean activities and to follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment

What we need from you:

High school diploma or equivalent and/or 2 year technical degree; preferred 1-3 years of manual machining experience

Manufacturing experience required

Strong understanding of ASME Y 14.5 Able to read and interpret drawings using geometric dimensioning and tolerances, perform geometric and mathematical calculations in support of machining and inspection requirements, and use basic hand held measuring tools

Experience with manually operated equipment

Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience; preferred

Ability to work with a team and independently when required

What you'll get from us: 16 ETO days 12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!) Medical / Dental / Vision Effective on Day 1401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $25-$35 dependent on experience

FMI is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.