CNC Machining - 2nd Shift

2nd Shift CNC Machinist

Union Position | Beloit, Wisconsin

Fairbanks Morse Defense

Own the Setup. Hold the Tolerance. Build for the Fleet.

Fairbanks Morse Defense is looking for experienced CNC setup machinists who know how to read a print, select tooling, establish offsets, prove out a program, and produce precision parts they’re proud to put their name behind.

The components you machine will support the engines and propulsion systems powering the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and allied defense fleets around the world.

If you enjoy challenging setups, tight tolerances, complex parts, and working with skilled tradespeople in a stable union environment, we want to hear from you.

The Job at a Glance

• Starting pay: $35.86–$37.06 per hour
• Shift: Permanent 2nd Shift
• Hours: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
• Training: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM on 1st Shift
• Workweek: Standard 40-hour week
• Environment: Union manufacturing facility
• Location: Beloit, Wisconsin
• Additional pay: 2nd-shift differential - $1.00
• Pay may increase after completing approximately 520 hours worked.

Why Machinists Join Fairbanks Morse Defense

• Competitive union wages
• 2nd-shift differential
• Excellent benefits beginning on Day One
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stable, long‑term work supporting national defense
• Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career
• Voluntary overtime opportunities
• A team that values precision, craftsmanship, and doing the job right

What You’ll Do

As a CNC Machinist, you will set up and operate CNC equipment to manufacture precision components for critical marine engines and defense systems.

You will:

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, machining centers, and other precision equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, setup sheets, and work instructions.
• Select and install tooling, cutters, inserts, fixtures, and work holding devices.
• Establish machine reference points, work offsets, and tool offsets.
• Perform program prove-outs and first-piece inspections.
• Machine complex components to precise engineering tolerances.
• Monitor part quality throughout the production process.
• Inspect work using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Make machine or offset adjustments to maintain quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Complete deburring and secondary operations as needed.
• Operate multiple CNC machines when production requirements call for it.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues.
• Safely move materials using cranes, hoists, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and standard operating practices.

Equipment You May Work With

• CNC vertical machining centers
• CNC horizontal machining centers
• CNC lathes
• Mills
• Multi-axis machines
• Fixtures, chucks, cutters, inserts, and specialized tooling
• Micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision inspection equipment
• Cranes, hoists, and material‑handling equipment

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for machinists who understand that quality begins with the setup. Successful candidates take pride in solving problems, holding tolerances, and producing reliable parts, not simply keeping a machine running.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three to five years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience setting up and operating CNC equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances and quality requirements
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
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