CNC Machinist I - Apprentice

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers


Fairbanks Morse Defense is a world-leading provider of power and propulsion. We continue to invest in core technologies, products, people, and capabilities with the objective of broadening and strengthening the product portfolio, improving efficiency, and enhancing the environmental performance of its products.

Our Apprenticeship Program combines on-the-job training with related instruction at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; it provides a genuine alternative to a traditional college experience and the foundation for a career in CNC Machining. It offers the training, guidance, and support you need to develop valuable skills, earn sought-after qualifications, and establish yourself in your chosen career. You will start in a 1 year program and if successful, will be invited to complete an additional two years.

The benefits of participating in the program:
• Get paid while learning valuable skills
• Earn valuable qualifications
• Attend college at no cost to you
• Receive career support from day one
• Invaluable experience and opportunity

Run in partnership with the US Department of Labor and Industry and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, our Apprenticeship Program lasts three years and enables you to earn a nationally recognized Certificate of Completion.

Essential Job Functions
• Comply with all safety rules and company standards (e.g., Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality Management System, and BJPC Production System).
• Operate lathes
• Operate CNC Machines
• Follow production plans to meet customer requirements.
• Extract information from drawings.
• Prepare and implement tool and fixture changes.
• Resolve conflicts within the team in the spirit of teamwork to ensure high standards of professionalism.
• Successful completion of related instruction and on-the-job training

Additional Responsibilities
• Participate in process improvement activities to satisfy customer needs and cost reduction targets.
• Notify supervision or unsafe conditions, needed tooling, material, or problems
• Maintain tooling equipment and cleanliness of assigned work areas
• Safely operate cranes, forklifts, grinders, and other material handling equipment to move or re-position components

Physical Requirements

• You must be able to lift and move equipment of varying weights, with a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, and kneel to perform job responsibilities.
• Must be able to manipulate and operate parts and equipment to perform job duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to read measurement tooling and operate machine controls.
• Must be able to read and comprehend safety signage and warnings posted throughout the facility.
• Must be able to hear industrial activity and safety alarms within the working environment.


Qualifications and experience

Basic qualifications:
• High School Diploma / GED with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Basic knowledge of product manufacturing and inspection.
• Basic personal computer proficiency (word processing, internet, e-mail, electronic data retrieval).
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD Confidential Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Security clearance is required before the start of employment.


Preferred qualifications:
• Experience or education in Turning/Milling/Grinding equipment/ CNC Machining.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.


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