About this opportunity
Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI) lists this Machinist opportunity in westbrook, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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: F MI 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
0-2 years of related 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 1
401k Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $25-$35 dependent on experience
Worksite address
westbrook, ME, 04092, US
Who can apply
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