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Machinist, Horizontal Mill 3

  2026-01-21     FM Industries     Fremont,CA  
Description:

GET TO KNOW US:

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.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

As a CNC Horizontal Mill Machinist III, you will be required to set up and run the most complex, proven, or new parts with little to no supervision. May assist programmer, department lead, or supervisor in developing new processes.

  • Responsible for utilizing shop paper procedure including updates, signatures, and stamps, counting quantities, labeling and non-conformance-related activities.
  • Read blueprints, tooling instructions, and standard charts for specifications.
  • Program, set up, and run all facets of work assigned.
  • Develop fixtures as needed.
  • Assist in creating an accurate setup book for production.
  • Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to operators and lower-level machinists as required.
  • Participate in the quotation process and process development as required.
  • Perform first-piece inspection accurately and assist in the development of check sheets.
  • Ensure an accurate router accompanies all work orders.
  • Ensure all tooling and fixtures used in the CNC area is adequately designed, cost-effective, and procured in such a manner that supports customer deliveries and company budgets.
  • Responsible for DNC communications upload and download tool programs.
  • Inspect and measure parts to maintain statistical process control charts.
  • Assist the Lead person as needed.
  • Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as needed.
  • Able to recognize machine deviation versus cutter or work holding problems and alert lead or supervisor.
  • Meet job standard times consistently and communicate to the lead or supervisor when not.
  • Confer with Team Leaders and programmers regarding drawings, sketchers, and design data of a part to determine the dimension and configuration of tool path(s).
  • Monitor and replace cutting tools in machines and equipment as needed.
  • Test the operation of the tool to ensure proper function and performance.
  • Manually program machines utilize proficient knowledge of CNC controls.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma, GED equivalent, or Technical School.
  • Must be reliable and have excellent attendance.
  • 5-7 years' related work experience preferred.
  • Five years of trade school, vocational education, or four years of formal apprenticeship
  • Comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of blueprint reading, GD&T
  • Extensive knowledge of accepted inspection practices
  • Extensive knowledge of CNC programming and G & M code
  • Extensive probe and tool pre-setter knowledge
  • Extensive troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic knowledge of accepted inspection practices
  • Demonstrated ability to operate computer numerical control machines.
  • Ability to read blueprints to ensure accuracy in part making.
  • Ability to speak basic English language.
  • Knowledge of Shop safety practices and use of PPE

CULTURE:

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.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

Competitive salaries

Paid time off program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company match

Give us your best and we'll give you ours!

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