Evening Manufacturing Operator — High-Temp & Quality

FMI; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 10 days

Paid holidays incl. Veterans Day

Job summary

FMI Manufacturing in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for the Evening Shift to support the Silica Carbon Team. You will safely operate production equipment, monitor quality, and maintain logs in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma/GED and 1+ year of manufacturing experience. Exposure to composites or textiles is a plus; safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1+ year of manufacturing or related experience preferred.
• U.S. Person due to export control laws for access to information.
• Experience with composites, textiles, or similar processes is a plus.
• Commitment to safety with ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions, procedures, and specifications.
• Process glass yarns, fibers, and cloth through chemical and thermal operations.
• Handle chemicals used in manufacturing processes following safety procedures.
• Operate and monitor leach lines, tank farms, and related support systems.
• Perform high-temperature oven treatments and carbonization processes.
• Set up, start up, and shut down production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor material flow and move products between production and warehouse areas.
• Conduct quality inspections, including measurements, grading, and visual checks.
• Prepare production reports, quality documentation, and logs.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Operate textile machinery: skeining, spooling, winding, and packaging finished goods.
• Participate in team problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Basic math

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Textile machinery operation

Job description

FMI Manufacturing in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for the Evening Shift to support the Silica Carbon Team. You will safely operate production equipment, monitor quality, and maintain logs in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma/GED and 1+ year of manufacturing experience. Exposure to composites or textiles is a plus; safety and teamwork are essential.