Forming Operator

Company: FMI Aerostructures
Location: Valencia
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. Summary: Perform forming process including heat treat, pre-form, roll form, brake form, hot form. Fundamental Duties: · Perform forming process including heat treat, pre-form, roll form, brake form, hot form. · Prepare hot form and brake form dies for use, including the application and removal of lubricant. · Operate hot form and brake form assets · Operate and input data into control panels for equipment used in the forming process. · Self-inspect parts to assure parts meet specification. · Measure parts with scale, caliper, radius gauge, micrometer, angle gauges, and other tools to meet parts standards to verify conformance to specifications. · Train other cell operators · Follow all safety, quality, and standard work procedures and perform all tasks in a safe manner · Perform Total Production Maintenance on equipment as required · Troubleshoot problems related to finish processes, features, and equipment. · Participate in problem solving activities to improve the safety, quality, and efficient performance of the fabrication department. · Transport material, work in progress, or finished goods from one area to another via certified methods · Other duties as assigned Skill & Competency Requirements: · This position requires the physical ability to tolerate extreme heat · Required to read and interpret blueprints and production orders and safety, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals · Must have basic knowledge of math, math equations, and use of various measuring instruments · Must work a full-time schedule and overtime as required · Ability to operate recording equipment · Must have basic computers skills · Required to read tools, work orders, and mapping · Must have problem solving skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work with others · Ability to obtain and maintain a mobile equipment license may be necessary · Ability to meet the Operator Self-Verification eye exam requirements Qualifications · Must be 18 years of age or older · Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. · This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Compensation details: 22-32 Hourly Wage PI9841073871d8-25405-39629124

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