CNC Machinist I - Apprentice
About The Position
Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking motivated individuals for their Apprenticeship Program, which combines on-the-job training with related instruction at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. This program offers a practical alternative to traditional college education, providing the foundation for a career in CNC Machining. The program lasts three years and leads to a nationally recognized Certificate of Completion, run in partnership with the US Department of Labor and Industry and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Participants will start in a 1-year program and, if successful, will be invited to complete an additional two years. The company is a world-leading provider of power and propulsion, investing in core technologies, products, people, and capabilities to broaden its product portfolio, improve efficiency, and enhance environmental performance.
Requirements
- 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).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or education in Turning/Milling/Grinding equipment/ CNC Machining.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
