Precision Machinist for Space-Grade C/C & CMCs

Fiber Broadband; Maine; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FMI is seeking a Machinist in Maine to service carbon/carbon products and related tooling. This role emphasizes manual machining, reading drawings, and working with precision equipment at our Morin Street site.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or 2-year technical degree, 0–2 years of manufacturing experience, and comfort with GD&T and basic inspection tools. Teamwork and Lean approaches are valued in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Lean / Six Sigma

Manual machining

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High school diploma

2-year technical degree

Tools

Vertical mill

Horizontal lathe

Manual grinders

Band saws

Job description

FMI is seeking a Machinist in Maine to service carbon/carbon products and related tooling. This role emphasizes manual machining, reading drawings, and working with precision equipment at our Morin Street site.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or 2-year technical degree, 0–2 years of manufacturing experience, and comfort with GD&T and basic inspection tools. Teamwork and Lean approaches are valued in daily tasks.