Machinist, Manual 3 - Day Shift

FM Industries•Fremont, CA

About The Position

FM Industries can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow. FM industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider. We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production. FM Industries has locations in Fremont and Livermore, CA with multiple shift opportunities! Days: Mon-Fri 6:00am to 2:30pm SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for utilizing shop paper procedure including updates, signatures and stamps, counting quantities, labeling and non-conformance related activities Manual Mill and Manual Lathe(preferred) setup. Is able to set-up and run the most complex proven or new parts with little to no supervision Will assist in developing new processes. Read blueprints, tooling instructions, and standard charts for specifications Program, set up, and run all facets of work assigned Develop fixtures as needed Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to operators and lower level machinists as required Ensure an accurate router accompanies all work orders Ensure all tooling and fixtures used in the manual area are adequately designed, cost effective and procured in such a manner which supports customer deliveries and company budgets Inspect and measure parts to maintain statistical process controls charts Assist the Lead person as needed Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls as needed Confer with Team Leaders and Programmers regarding drawings, sketches, and design data of a part to determine dimension and configuration of tool path(s) Monitor and replace cutting tools as needed in machines and equipment Test the operation of tool to ensure proper function and performance Ensure company procedures and “best machine practices” are being followed and are in place at all times Perform additional related duties as assigned Assist CNC department with complex fixture building Assist engineering as required to facilitate cost reduction Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers. Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries. Give us your best and we’ll give you ours!

Requirements

10+ years work experience
Between three and five years of trade school, vocational education, or four year formal apprenticeship strongly preferred
Extensive understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of blueprint reading, GD & T
Extensive knowledge of accepted inspection practices
Familiarity with shop math thru trigonometry
Experience running conversational equipped mills/lathes such as EZ-Trak, Proto-Trak, Anilam, etc.
Extensive troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read blueprints to ensure accuracy in part making
Ability to speak basic English language
Ability to run lathes and mills.
Advanced ability to grind and modify tools
Knowledge of Shop safety practices and use of PPE

Nice To Haves

Manual Mill and Manual Lathe(preferred) setup
Completion of Machine Tool Technology program preferred.
Associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology strongly preferred
EDM machining experience a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for utilizing shop paper procedure including updates, signatures and stamps, counting quantities, labeling and non-conformance related activities
Manual Mill and Manual Lathe(preferred) setup. Is able to set-up and run the most complex proven or new parts with little to no supervision
Will assist in developing new processes.
Read blueprints, tooling instructions, and standard charts for specifications
Program, set up, and run all facets of work assigned
Develop fixtures as needed
Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to operators and lower level machinists as required
Ensure an accurate router accompanies all work orders
Ensure all tooling and fixtures used in the manual area are adequately designed, cost effective and procured in such a manner which supports customer deliveries and company budgets
Inspect and measure parts to maintain statistical process controls charts
Assist the Lead person as needed
Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls as needed
Confer with Team Leaders and Programmers regarding drawings, sketches, and design data of a part to determine dimension and configuration of tool path(s)
Monitor and replace cutting tools as needed in machines and equipment
Test the operation of tool to ensure proper function and performance
Ensure company procedures and “best machine practices” are being followed and are in place at all times
Perform additional related duties as assigned
Assist CNC department with complex fixture building
Assist engineering as required to facilitate cost reduction
Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices