Composite Operator III - Machinist

FMI Composites LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

Job summary

FMI Composites LLC in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Composite Operator III - Machinist to set up and operate CNC lathes, 3, 4, and 5 axis mills, and other equipment. The role writes G-code and Mazatrol to manufacture composite parts per specification and supports tooling fabrication for fixtures.

Responsibilities include safety, reading instructions, interpreting blueprints, determining tolerances, and performing CMM probing.

Qualifications

• High school or technical schooling required; minimum 3–5 years industrial experience
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; equivalent education accepted
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain security clearance per export controls
• ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / AS9100 experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes, 3, 4, and 5 axis mills and conventional/CNC equipment
• Write CNC programs using Mazatrol or G-code to machine composite parts to spec
• Perform in-process CMM probing and final acceptance probing
• Lead team activities and train department staff
• Maintain safety, read specifications, interpret blueprints and dimensions

Skills

CNC programming

G-code

Mazatrol

Blueprint reading

Process data collection

Team leadership

Education

High School/GED or technical school

Two-year college or technical school

Tools

Mazak CNC lathes

CMM

Job description

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Composite Operator III - Machinist

Full Time Winston-Salem, NC, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1027

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.

Position Summary

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. Responsibilities also include 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must be able to understand and follow 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

Shift

• Monday to Thursday 6p to 6a

Education and/or Experience

• High School/GED or technical school; and a minimum of three to five years related and current industrial experience and/or training or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; two to four years related experience and/or training. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• 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.
• 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

What You’ll Get From Us:

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