Set up and operate large CNC machine tools (mills, lathes, machining centers, boring bars) to produce precision components to blueprint tolerances in Beloit, WI. Fairbanks Morse Defense is a long-established marine defense contractor supporting U.S. and allied naval fleets. Standout perk: competitive benefits including 401k match plus tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave.
- Mission-critical naval power work
- 401k with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave
About Fairbanks Morse Engine
Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions.
Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com.
Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law
Primary Function:
To set up and operate an individual Large CNC machine tool.
Tools & Equipment:
Equipment includes a variety of Large CNC machine tools including but not limited to mills, horizontal or vertical lathe, machining center, horizontal boring bar. Equipment includes items such as fixtures, tools, inserts, chucks, heads, cutters, etc., that are standard equipment for the individual machine tool. Appropriate measuring instruments such as gages, micrometers, indicators, etc.; blueprints, process documents, hand tools.
Working Procedure:
- Receives assignment, drawings, process documents, program tapes, manuscripts and/or verbal instructions.
- Sets up machines using tools and equipment needed according to standard work instructions and machine requirements.
- Establishes reference points and sets offsets.
- May be required to preset tools.
- Make trial runs or prove out tapes as required.
- Perform work to tolerances indicated.
- May be required to operate two machines simultaneously or perform other miscellaneous duties such as deburring, checking work, or presetting tools during machine cycle.
- Maintains standard work files, program files, fixtures, tooling, etc.
- Keeps machine clean and performs daily routine maintenance checks.
- Handles medium weight materials by hand and heavier materials by hoist or crane.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 3-5 years of experience operating CNC and/or equivalent machinery
- 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
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled