Assembler - Military veterans preferred

Description:

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.

Summary:

As an Assembler, you will play a critical role in the precise assembly and integration of aerospace components, while ensuring that the finished products meet our quality standards. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate should have a good eye for detail and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assemble aerospace components and systems according to engineering specifications and blueprints.

- Read and interpret assembly instructions, schematics, blueprints, and diagrams

- Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

- Utilize precision tools and equipment to align, fit, and install parts and assemblies.

- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve assembly challenges and improve processes.

- Align components and adjust clearances to ensure proper fit

- Utilize inspection equipment and gauges to ensure proper assembly

- Maintain accurate inventory records

- Clean and lubricate parts and assemblies

- Document assembly processes and maintain accurate records of work completed.

- Identify and report any discrepancies or defects in components to the appropriate personnel.

- Follow established safety procedures and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.

- Other duties as assigned.

- Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, schematics, and specifications.

- Strong understanding of quality control standards and testing techniques for aerospace components.

- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

- Ability to follow detailed assembly instructions and work orders with high attention to detail.

- Familiarity with safety protocols and best practices in an aerospace manufacturing setting.

- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

- Ability to lift and move heavy objects

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

- Required: Compliant with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. Person status (ITAR defines “U.S. Person” as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.)

Educational Qualification:

- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in aerospace or related field is a plus.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in aerospace assembly or a similar manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 vibration. 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 quiet to moderate.

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