Fiber Materials Inc. | solutions for the most extreme places in the universe

FMI's manufacturing facility has been a leading solutions provider of high temperature materials and composites for more than 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. The focus in Maine is on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) that enable high-temperature components such as: thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips as well as rocket motor throats and nozzles.

Our materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and the heat shield for NASA's Mars 2020 mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.

Your role: FMI is looking for a safety and goal orientated team player to help support our manufacturing team. Our Hill Street location is hiring a Manufacturing Operator which will operate a variety of machinery that we will provide on the job training on. The schedule is Monday-Friday; 3:30pm-11:30pm, and includes a 10% shift differential!

Job responsibilities:

Needle making and sewing
Automated weaving on looms
Performs Multi-D Weaving tasks such as Z finishing, core insertion
Support pultruded carbon fiber rod drawing
Support Carbon fiber stretch breaking process
Inspection of the loom, parts, materials and quality inspection of completed work
Recording of process data of manufacturing records for processes, parts and materials
Load and unload equipment with proper tools and technique
Ensure safety and housekeeping policies/procedures are followed
Adheres to the Quality System
Supports Continuous Improvement Program

What we need from you:

Minimum GED or High School Diploma
Previous manufacturing experience (preferred)
Able to read, write and understand job specifications
Basic math aptitude

What you'll get from us:

16 ETO days
12 paid holidays (including Winter Closure!)
Medical / Dental / Vision effective day one
401k Company Match effective day one
Tuition Reimbursement
$1000 Sign-On Bonus

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