Conventional Machinist

Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

Summary:

As a Conventional Machinist, you'll use equipment such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders to shape raw material into finished parts. In this role, you will also be supporting our forming department as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Job Responsibilities:

- Operate and set up conventional machining equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders to produce aerospace components.

- Interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications.

- Perform precision measurements and inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools to ensure parts meet strict tolerances.

- Adjust machine settings and tooling to optimize production efficiency and part quality.

- Monitor the machining process to detect and address any issues or deviations from specifications.

- Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues and improve machining processes.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and quality standards.

- Document all machining operations and parts produced for traceability and quality assurance purposes.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Proficiency with manual lathes, mills, grinders, and other conventional machining equipment.

- Strong understanding of technical blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.

- Ability to work with tight tolerances and precision measurement tools, such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

- Specific knowledge of end mills, drills, reamers utilization in the department

- Familiarity with various metals and materials commonly used in aerospace manufacturing.

- Knowledge of safety protocols and practices in a machining environment.

- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.

- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

- Willingness to work flexible hours, including potential shifts and overtime, as required.

- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Educational Qualification and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in machining preferred.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in conventional machining, specifically in the aerospace industry.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate