Operator

FMI; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 ETO days

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

$1000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A textile manufacturing company in Rhode Island is looking for an entry level Operator to join their team. The role involves operating and maintaining weaving looms, measuring and recording dimensions, and ensuring compliance of parts. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong mechanical aptitude. The position offers benefits like paid holidays and a $1000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow written work instructions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for a full shift.

Responsibilities

• Wind spools and operate weaving looms.
• Maintain defect logs and inspect parts for compliance.
• Package parts for final shipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Operator role at FMI. FMI's Rhode Island facility is focused on textile engineering and manufacturing of 2D woven fabrics, 3D woven preforms, braided materials and resin transfer molded composites. We work with the stiffest, strongest, and lightest fiber in the world including carbon, glass, aramid (kevlar) and ceramic. Our products are used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for US military ground vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Wind spools
• Creel and draw weaving looms
• Operate weaving looms
• Maintain defect logs
• Measure and record critical dimensions using a calibrated rule and/or Vernier calipers
• Inspect and document parts for compliance against work instructions
• Package parts for final shipment

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Ability to read, write and follow written work instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort level with tools and mechanical troubleshooting
• Strong math skills; a basic math skill test will be given to candidates
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for a full shift

Preferred

• Prior experience working with high end fibers including carbon, glass and ceramic
• Prior experience in setting up, running and troubleshooting weaving looms and winders

What You'll Get From Us

• 16 ETO days
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $1000 Sign-On Bonus

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing