CNC Machining Apprentice – Paid Training & Growth

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers an Apprenticeship Program for CNC Machining, providing a 1-year foundational training followed by an additional two years upon success. Participants learn by doing, receive paid training, and gain certifications while contributing to real production milestones.

You will join a structured program that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on skill development in turning, milling, and grinding. Competitive benefits support ongoing training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic PC proficiency (email, internet, word processing).
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD Confidential Security clearance (US Citizenship).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with turning/milling/grinding equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines and follow production plans to meet customer requirements.
• Extract information from drawings and prepare tool/fixture changes.
• Maintain tooling equipment and cleanliness of assigned work areas.
• Participate in process improvements to meet cost targets and quality standards.
• Adhere to safety rules and company standards (quality, health, environment).

Skills

Basic PC skills

Reading drawings

CNC Machining

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Measurement tooling

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers an Apprenticeship Program for CNC Machining, providing a 1-year foundational training followed by an additional two years upon success. Participants learn by doing, receive paid training, and gain certifications while contributing to real production milestones.

You will join a structured program that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on skill development in turning, milling, and grinding. Competitive benefits support ongoing training and career growth.