Manufacturing/Shop Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

FMS Aerospace is currently seeking an experienced full-time, entry-level Machine Shop Technician for our Huntsville office location. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to shop technicians and assisting with the production and manufacturing of our products. Another essential function for the successful candidate will be supporting the assembly and eventually learning to program and run CNC machines as needed.

Responsibilities

Work with fellow machine shop technicians to complete specific manufacturing projects, while learning various fabrication skillsets within a manufacturing setting.

• Receive on-the-job training with seasoned, machine shop employees to gain basic knowledge of manufacturing tools and functions
• Be able to follow detailed instructions
• Operate basic hand tools
• Once trained, be able to read shop measuring equipment accurately
• Learn and assist with all aspects of manufacturing and work way up to programming CNC machines

Required Qualifications

• 0-1 years work experience in a manufacturing setting
• Be able to lift, carry, and maneuver 50 pounds
• Ability to be on your feet for up to 5 hours
• Be able to work at least 40 hours per week consistently and have reliable transportation
• Must be U.S. citizen
• Must currently possess or be able to receive Department of Defense Secret clearance, if required

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD/CAM experience
• Read and understand G code
• DoD or Military experience is a plus
• Technical vocation-related schooling & certifications are a plus

FMS Aerospace Company Profile

We are a growing, flexible, customer-driven aircraft structural engineering and flight test company with manufacturing capabilities. We have many opportunities with a variety of types of projects with both foreign and domestic governments and commercial customers across many types of aircraft. As such, some travel may be required, both domestic and occasionally overseas.

Located in Huntsville, AL within minutes of the cultural center of downtown Huntsville.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 401k plan
• Medical and dental insurance
• Group voluntary life insurance options for employee, spouse, and children
• Company-paid vision insurance, life & AD&D coverage, short-term disability & long-term disability coverage
• PTO accrual & 10 paid Holidays
• Profit sharing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FMS Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to grant equal opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, military status, ancestry, political affiliation, or non-job physical, mental handicap, disability, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where there is a bona fide occupational disability. The company will provide equal opportunities in employment, promotion, wages, benefits, all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. All decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment within FMS.