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Fairbanks Morse Defense, 110 Norfolk Street, Walpole, Massachusetts, United States of America

Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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:

• Understanding and utilizing established standard operating procedures to perform surface finishing of fixed pitch, propellers and controllable pitch propeller blades using a variety of grinding equipment and minor cosmetic weld repairs
• Performing various finishing functions to include: recording propeller geometry, measuring and recording thickness dimensions and stencil hub data
• Performing finishing operations on new and overhauled hub bodies, hub fairwater covers, and hub cones
• Balancing controllable propeller blades, fixed pitch propellers, water jet impellers, hub bodies, and hub assemblies
• Ability to lift various items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years machining experience in surface finishing of large castings
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Must be able to successfully qualify to weld procedures:
• SWI 6.2W-51A GTAW of Ni Al Brz . to 90/10 Copper Nickel Pipe and
• SWI 6.2W-50 GTAW of Ni Al Brz . to Low Carbon Steel Plate.
• Ability to properly utilize precision measuring equipment
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD Confidential Security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship. Clearance is required prior to start

• Ability to operate cranes, fork lifts, and material handling equipment
• Experience in performing Liquid Penetrant Inspection

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