Fabrication Shop Technician

Fmsaero; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus plan

Equity compensation

Health, vision, dental

401k with company match

PTO & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

FMS Aerospace in Huntsville is seeking an entry-level Fabrication Shop Technician to support shop technicians and assist with the production and manufacturing of rack products. The role offers on-the-job training and opportunities to learn CNC programming as you grow.

You will learn basic fabrication skills, operate hand tools, read measuring equipment, and contribute to assembly of racks. Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for 8 hours, and be US citizens ready for a DoD Secret

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Lift 50 pounds and stand up to 8 hours.
• U.S. citizenship and potential DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication shop technicians and assist with rack production.
• On-the-job training with machine shop staff and operators.
• Read shop measuring equipment accurately and follow instructions.
• Learn and assist with CNC programming as you grow.
• Assist with assembly of equipment racks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn CNC

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD/CAM

G Code literacy

CNC Programming

Job description

FMS Aerospace is currently seeking an entry-level Fabrication Shop Technician for our Huntsville office location. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to shop technicians & assisting with the production and manufacturing of our rack products. Another essential function for the successful candidate will be supporting the assembly and eventually learning to program and run CNC machines as needed.

Responsibilities

Work with fellow fabrication shop technicians to complete specific manufacturing projects, while learning various fabrication skillsets within a manufacturing setting.

• Receive on-the-job training with seasoned, machine shop employees to gain basic knowledge of manufacturing tools and functions.
• Be able to follow detailed instructions.
• Operate basic hand tools.
• Once trained, be able to read shop measuring equipment accurately.
• Learn and assist with all aspects of manufacturing and work way up to programming CNC machines.
• Assembly support functions of equipment racks.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or GED
• 0-1 years’ work experience in a manufacturing setting
• Be able to life, carry, and maneuver 50 pounds
• Ability to be on your feet for up to 8 hours
• Be able to work 40 hours per week consistently
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be U.S. citizen
• Must currently possess or be able to receive Department of Defense Secret clearance, if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in machining is strongly recommended
• Forklift experience is preferred
• CAD/CAM experience
• Read and understand “G” code
• DoD or Military experience is a plus
• Technical vocation-related schooling & certifications are a plus

Benefits and Perks:

• Industry-competitive compensation package
• Company performance-based bonus plan
• Equity stock-based compensation package
• Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k with company match
• PTO & holiday pay
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverages

Company Profile

Founded in 2013, FMS is a growing, flexible, customer-driven aircraft structural engineering and flight test company with manufacturing capability. We have many opportunities with a variety of types of projects with both foreign and domestic governments and commercial customers across many types of aircraft. Our parent company, Bridger Aerospace, is an aerial firefighting and critical infrastructure support company based in Belgrade, Montana. It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. Bridger Aerospace has grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack fleet, Special Missions Sensor Equipped Aircraft, and the largest privately operated Super Scooper fleet in the world.

This position is subject to pre-employment background check.

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.