Machinist

Fiber Broadband; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

12 paid holidays

16 ETO days

401k company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FMI is seeking a Machinist to service machining requirements for carbon/carbon (C/C) products and related tooling at our Morin Street location in Maine. The role emphasizes manual machining, reading drawings, and interpreting tolerances to meet strict specifications.

You will set up and operate mills and lathes, inspect work, and follow Lean and safety procedures. A high school diploma or 2-year technical degree is preferred, with 0–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2-year technical degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of related experience; manufacturing experience required.
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5; ability to read and interpret drawings with GD&T.
• Experience with manually operated equipment.
• Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a team and independently when required.

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 proper dimensions and tolerances.
• Takes material measurements and selects appropriate machine for the process.
• Set up and operate vertical mill, horizontal lathe, manual surface grinders, and band saws.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and work orders.
• Determine tooling requirements and machining processes to apply.
• Inspect in-process and completed work to technical requirements.
• Maintain tooling and machines in clean operating condition.
• Produce consistent machining of carbon/carbon product.
• May handle hazardous waste per procedures.
• Align and secure fixtures, tools, attachments, and materials on machines.
• Monitor feed and speed during machining.
• Measure completed units to ensure conformance to drawings using precision instruments.
• Use optical comparators with digital displays.
• Participate in Lean activities and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings GD&T

Blueprint interpretation

Geometric dimensioning

Lean / Six Sigma

Teamwork / independent work

Education

High school diploma or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Vertical mill

Horizontal lathe

Manual surface grinders

Manual band saws

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:

FMI 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