2nd shift CNC Machinist role setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes to produce naval valve components to tight tolerances (.001). Hunt Valve (a Fairbanks Morse Defense company) is a long-established defense manufacturer supporting naval customers, offering a hands-on environment with room to develop as the business grows. Standout perk: opportunity to grow with an expanding defense contractor in a practical, shop-floor role.
- Hands-on environment with growth
- Work for trusted defense contractor
- Produce naval valve components
Summary
Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, has been manufacturing valves for naval customers for decades. As the company continues to grow, it is in need of a CNC Machinist. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathe, while also understanding machining centers, lathes, and other equipment to produce parts to tight tolerances within .001. Hunt offers a unique working environment that allows a hands-on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted defense contractor.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Set-up and operate machines to manufacture parts to meet engineering blueprints.
- Work closely with CNC programmer to ensure that programs manufacture parts that meet drawing specifications.
- Operation of one or more CNC machines under the direction of supervisors
- Load programs and perform simple edits as needed
- Adhere to company Malpractice & Ethics Policies
- Work 2nd shift hours: 4:30pm to 1:00am M-F, with overtime as required
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma (Preferred)
- 3-5 years of experience operating CNC and/or equivalent machinery
- Minimum of 1-year experience in Fanuc and/or Okuma Control
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering requirements
- Ability to use inspection measuring devices
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to stand or sit for prolonged periods, and move about the facility
- Need to be well-organized and able to self-manage on tasks to completion
- Experience programming at machine is a plus