Manual Machinist II

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 Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Inside Manual Machinist II to fabricate, rework, and repair high-precision metal components supporting defense and specialized industrial applications.

Operating primarily within a controlled indoor shop environment, this role requires high-level craft skill on conventional machining equipment, strict adherence to tight tolerances, and full compliance with federal security and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate conventional machine tools—including manual lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and boring mills—to manufacture precision parts from blueprinted specs. Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, defense specifications, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and shop operational routing sheets.

Setup & Tooling: Select, align, and secure appropriate cutting tools, attachments, work-holding fixtures, and raw stock. Calculate optimal speeds, feeds, and depth of cut based on material properties (e.g., stainless steel, titanium, high-temp alloys). Quality & Precision Inspection: Perform in-process and final dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, and optical comparators) to hold tolerances often within >±0.

1. Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine daily preventive maintenance on assigned manual machines. Troubleshoot mechanical anomalies during cutting operations to prevent part damage or safety hazards. Security & Documentation: Maintain meticulous material traceability, job routing sheets, and quality records.

Adhere strictly to facility security and classified material handling protocols.

Qualifications

& Requirements Experience: 5+ years of experience operating manual machine tools in a precision manufacturing or defense-oriented environment. Clearance & Eligibility: Active DoD Confidential Clearance preferred; must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in GD&T, precision measurement, shop mathematics (trigonometry), and manual machine setup.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and operate safely around heavy rotating equipment. Forklift and Crane Certification or ability to obtain Preferred Qualifications Completion of a formal Machinist Apprenticeship program or Journeyman card. Experience machining defense-grade alloys.

Prior experience working under ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality control systems. This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.

It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.

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