CNC Tool Maker 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.

The Tool Grinder will be responsible for sharpening, repairing, and maintaining a variety of cutting tools used in the fabrication of aerostructure components. This role requires a strong understanding of grinding principles, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while adhering to strict quality control procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Sharpen and maintain a variety of cutting tools used in CNC machining centers, including drills, end mills, reamers, and taps.

· Select appropriate grinding wheels and setups based on tool type and material.

· Operate and maintain a variety of grinding machines, including conventional and CNC grinders.

· Inspect sharpened tools using precision measuring instruments to ensure they meet dimensional specifications and surface finish requirements.

· Maintain accurate records of grinding operations, including tool identification, type of operation performed, and grinding wheel used.

· Follow established safety protocols while operating grinding machines and handling cutting tools.

· May assist in troubleshooting tool performance issues and recommending solutions.

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize grinding processes.

· Performs other duties as required and assigned Management.

Required Skills / Experience:

· Experience sharpening and maintaining a variety of cutting tools used in metal machining (CNC or manual).

· Strong understanding of grinding principles, including wheel selection, setup techniques, and coolant applications.

· Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) (a plus).

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to precise tolerances.

· Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· 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 and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

· Minimum 2 years of experience in a tool grinding role, preferably in a 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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