Machining Apprentice

Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

Job Summary:

The Machining Apprentice will perform general tasks around the production facility and assist production workers by performing duties including but not limited to supplying or holding materials or tools and cleaning the work area and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists production workers in fabricating, assembling, installing, and processing materials, parts, and assemblies for aircraft aerospace products, performing any combination of the following tasks.
• Sorts and counts parts materials.
• Examines parts materials for defects.
• Feeds, loads, or removes parts from machines.
• Loads unloads racks, baskets, skids, dollies, and conveyors.
• Moves or carries parts, materials, and equipment.
• Files, trims, saws, buffs, drills, and deburrs parts, using hand tools and power tools.
• Wraps unwraps parts, tools, and equipment.
• Marks identifying information on parts materials.
• Places, positions, clamps, or holds parts materials during assembly, installation, or machining.
• Lubricates and cleans parts, assemblies, and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in related field preferred

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.