Join our team and help us build the future of defense and space!

FMI has been a leading solutions provider of high-temperature materials and composites for more than 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA.

Our materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.

FMI Composites is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

FMI is seeking an experienced Composite Operator to join our Rayon Carbon Fabric Team. We are seeking a Composite Operator to support the manufacturing of advanced rayon and carbon-based materials used in high-performance applications. This role is responsible for operating production equipment, monitoring product quality, maintaining production records, and contributing to a safe, efficient, and team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform all duties safely in accordance with company safety programs, PPE requirements, and plant policiesRead, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions, including work orders, operating procedures, specifications, Safety Data Sheets, and safety guidelinesProcess rayon fabrics through skeining, flexing, pre-carbonization, continuous firing, acid dipping, washing, and grading operationsProcess carbon and graphite materials through low- and high-temperature carbonizing, re-rolling, and batch oven firing operations involving cloths, yarns, webs, and chopped fibersStart up, shut down, thread, monitor, and maintain proper feeding and take-up of production equipmentPrepare production reports, quality records, and operational logs; collect samples and perform quality inspections including measurements and visual defect identificationPerform minor equipment maintenance, report malfunctions, and participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities to support safety, quality, and productivity goals