Forming Operator

Overview

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  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
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Perform forming process including heat treat, pre-form, roll form, brake form, hot form.

• Perform forming process including heat treat, pre-form, roll form, brake form, hot form.
• Prepare hot form and brake form dies for use, including the application and removal of lubricant.
• Operate hot form and brake form assets
• Operate and input data into control panels for equipment used in the forming process.
• Self-inspect parts to assure parts meet specification.
• Measure parts with scale, caliper, radius gauge, micrometer, angle gauges, and other tools to meet parts standards to verify conformance to specifications.
• Train other cell operators
• Follow all safety, quality, and standard work procedures and perform all tasks in a safe manner
• Perform Total Production Maintenance on equipment as required
• Troubleshoot problems related to finish processes, features, and equipment.
• Participate in problem solving activities to improve the safety, quality, and efficient performance of the fabrication department.
• Transport material, work in progress, or finished goods from one area to another via certified methods
• Other duties as assigned

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