Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
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 a Part Marker, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and identification of aerospace components. The ideal candidate should have a good eye for detail and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Inspect and verify part numbers, serial numbers, and other identifying information on aerospace components.
- Apply appropriate markings, labels, and identification tags to aerospace parts as per industry and company standards.
- Utilize various marking techniques including etching, engraving, and ink stamping.
- Maintain accurate records of marked parts and ensure traceability in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure all markings meet specification standards.
- Operate and maintain marking equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines during the marking process.
- Assist in the development and improvement of marking processes and procedures.
- Conduct regular audits of marked parts to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Report any discrepancies or quality issues to the relevant departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements Required Skills / Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing or assembly operations.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with marking tools and equipment used in aerospace part marking.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in marking components.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Understanding of safety protocols and regulations in an aerospace environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends if required.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- 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 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 the 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 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 quiet to moderate.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours,