Composite Operator III - Machinist

ADP, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days PTO

10 paid holidays + Veterans Day

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

Job summary

FMI in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Composite Operator III - Machinist to set up and operate CNC lathes, multi-axis mills, and related equipment. You will write Mazatrol/G-code programs, fabricate tooling, and perform preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial experience and familiarity with Mazak lathes; this is a full-time, on-site position with potential for process improvements and team leadership.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or technical school with related industrial experience, training or equivalent from two-year college/technical school.
• Minimum 3–5 years related and current industrial experience; 2–4 years related experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and 3, 4, and 5 axis mills; write CNC programs to machine composites per specs.
• Write CNC code in Mazatrol or G-Code; perform tooling fabrication for fixtures.
• Perform in-process CMM probing and final acceptance probing; track data for SPC.
• Lead departmental activities and training; cross-train in other areas as directed.

Skills

CNC programming

Mazatrol

G-code

CMM probing

Education

High School/GED or technical school

2-year college or technical school

Tools

Mazak CNC lathes

Job description

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Composite Operator III - Machinist

Full Time Winston-Salem, NC, US

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