FEC Machinist

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Cincinnati, OH

19h

About The Position

The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a 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. Experience programming at machine is a big plus. FEC 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED
Reliable transportation to and from work
Manual and/or CNC Machining Experience
Must be able to use indicators and setting starting coordinates
Use of basic measuring tools
Understand X,Y,Z coordinates
Ability to set up machine and operate it independently (change cutters) adjust speeds, feeds and edits
Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
Minimum of 3 years of machining experience.
Ability to interpret shop drawings, layouts and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operation, and set-up requirements
Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other precision measuring instruments is required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot
Good coordination, motor skills, and dexterity
Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Ensures that all safety procedures are followed as stated on posted signs and in Company policy
Creative thinking and idea generation
Significant manufacturing experience
Ability to communicate information clearly
Ability to collaborate with others and work independently
This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Nice To Haves

3 axis CNC Millsa plus
G&M Code editing a plus
Troubleshooting skills a plus.
Experience on CNC Mills, Manual Lathes and Mills is preferred.
Fanuc experience is preferable

Responsibilities

Operate 3 or 4 axis machining centers to perform precision machining operations
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Analyze data and production reports
Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
Set-up and operate manual and CNC machines to manufacture parts to meet engineering blueprints.
Work closely with CNC programmer to ensure that programs manufacture parts that meet drawing specifications.
Support maintenance of tooling, identifying tooling needs and sharpening tooling as necessary
Operation of one or more CNC machines under the direction of supervisors
Minor maintenance on machines
Load programs and perform simple edits as needed
Adhere to company Malpractice & Ethics Policies