CNC Machining

Fairbanks Morse; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) in Beloit, Wisconsin, operates as a heavy-duty engine manufacturer and service provider for naval and commercial applications. The role focuses on setting up and operating CNC machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring parts meet exact tolerances with appropriate fixtures, tools, and inspections.

The position requires handling machine setup, reference point establishment, tool pre-sets, trials, and maintaining accuracy throughout production, with responsibility for

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering requirements.
• Use inspection measuring devices to verify parts.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and prepare required tools per instructions.
• Establish reference points and offsets.
• Preset tools when required and run trials.
• Operate one or more CNC machines to produce parts.
• Inspect parts and ensure tolerances are met.
• Maintain machine and organize files and fixtures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Tools

CNC machine tools

Job description

About Fairbanks Morse Engine

Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions.

Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com.

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Primary Function

Set up and operate an individual CNC machine tool or several machine tools organized in a work group or cell.

Tools & Equipment

Equipment includes a variety of CNC machine tools including but not limited to mills, horizontal or vertical lathe, machining center, grinder. Equipment includes items such as fixtures, tools, inserts, chucks, heads, cutters, etc., that are standard equipment for the individual machine tool. Appropriate measuring instruments such as gages, micrometers, indicators, etc.; blueprints, process documents, hand tools.

Materials

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Source of Supervision: Assigned supervisor.

Working Procedure

• Receives assignment, drawings, process documents, program tapes, manuscripts and/or verbal instructions.
• Sets up machines using tools and equipment needed according to standard work instructions and machine requirements.
• Establishes reference points and sets offsets.
• May be required to preset tools.
• Make trial runs or prove out tapes as required.
• Perform work to tolerances indicated.
• May be required to operate two machines simultaneously or perform other miscellaneous duties such as deburring, checking work, or presetting tools during machine cycle.
• Maintains standard work files, program files, fixtures, tooling, etc.
• Keeps machine clean and performs daily routine maintenance checks.
• Handles medium weight materials by hand and heavier materials by hoist or crane.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma (Preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience operating CNC and/or equivalent machinery
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering requirements
• Ability to use inspection measuring devices
• Strong attention to detail

• Able to stand or sit for prolonged periods, and move about the facility
• Need to be well-organized and able to self-manage on tasks to completion

• Experience programming at machine is a plus