Assembler at Forrest Machining Inc.

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 be responsible for assembling and disassembling components and products while also ensuring that the finished products meet our quality standards. You must be able to work in fast-paced environments 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.

An assembler is primarily capable of performing assemblies, usually putting parts together following instructions from a blueprint or assembly manual. Assembly work is typically a manual process. You may be putting pieces together by hand or using various hand tools. So manual dexterity is a plus. Fine motor control, strong hand, and eye coordination are also helpful.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Assemble parts and components using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment

Inspect components and finished assemblies for accuracy and quality

Align components and adjust clearances to ensure proper fit

Utilize measuring equipment and gauges to ensure proper assembly

Follow safety protocols at all times

Maintain accurate inventory records

Clean and lubricate parts and assemblies

Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly issues

Communicate with co-workers and supervisors

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated experience as an Assembler

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

Ability to use hand tools and power tools to assemble parts

Ability to lift and move heavy objects

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

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

Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures

Ability to identify potential safety hazards

Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot

Ability to maintain accurate production records

Ability to use basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

US Person Required

Educational Qualification:

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Compensation details: 22-25 Hourly Wage

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