Composite Operator III - Machinist

FMI Composites LLC•Winston-Salem, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

FMI has been a leading solutions provider of high-temperature materials and composites for more than 55 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. Our materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this position.
  • This position also requires access to export-controlled information for which U.S. Person status is required under applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and/or AS9100 experience preferred.
  • Experience with hydraulics, process improvements, (design, fabricate and install), milling, machining, pipe fitting and basic electrical.
  • At least 2 years’ experience with Mazak CNC lathes is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC lathes, 3, 4, and 5 axis mills, and other conventional and CNC equipment.
  • Writes G-code and uses Mazatrol (conversational programming) to write CNC programs to machine composite parts to specification.
  • Manual tooling fabrication (metal and composite) for lay-up, machining, and assembly fixtures utilizing conventional and CNC machines and machining procedures.
  • Assists in new tooling concept and design.
  • Modify existing tooling as required to maximize productivity and quality.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and makes minor repairs as required.
  • Performs all duties in a safe manner abiding by company safety programs.
  • Reads, interprets and works to written instructions such as standard task procedures, work orders, work order instructions, supplementary instructions, manufacturer's and customer's specifications, Safety Data Sheets, safety rules.
  • Understands and follows verbal instructions.
  • Analyzes blueprints, written specifications, drawings, and sketches to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished parts and tooling.
  • Plans setup operations and determine sequence of operations.
  • Set up and operate all machine tools in the factory.
  • Able to write CNC code in Mazatrol software (conversational programming) and/or G-Code.
  • Performs in-process CMM probing operations and final acceptance probing operations, both manual and programmed.
  • Performs rough machining operations.
  • Runs coordinate measurement machine (CMM).
  • Sets up and runs CNC lathe according to established CNC programs.
  • Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed and depth of cut to optimize production.
  • Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjusts machine controls or tool offsets as required.
  • Collects and reports process data such as setup and run time, dimensional plotting and tracking; input recordings into statistical process control charts, recognizing and reporting trends and process variations.
  • Leads team activities and training for the department.
  • Cross trains in other areas as directed.

Benefits

  • 10 days PTO
  • 10 paid holidays + Veterans Day (for eligible employees)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Company Match
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