Defense-Grade Manual Machinist II

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse, LLC in Pascagoula, MS seeks an experienced Inside Manual Machinist II to fabricate, rework, and repair high-precision metal components for defense and specialized industrial applications. Work is performed in a controlled indoor shop with strict tolerance requirements.

You will set up and operate conventional tools, read blueprints with GD&T, and ensure traceability and quality records while complying with security protocols and ISO/AS9100 norms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating manual machine tools in a precision manufacturing or defense-oriented environment.
• Active DoD Confidential Clearance preferred; U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T, precision measurement, shop mathematics, and manual machine setup.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and operate safely around heavy rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and boring mills to manufacture precision parts from blueprinted specs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, defense specifications, GD&T, and routing sheets.
• Select, align, and secure cutting tools, work-holding fixtures, and determine speeds/feeds based on material properties.
• Perform in-process and final dimensional inspections using micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, height gauges, and optical comparators to hold tight tolerances.
• Maintain material traceability and quality records; comply with security protocols and AS9100/ISO standards.

Skills

GD&T

Precision measurement

Shop mathematics

Manual machine setup

Education

Machinist Apprenticeship

Tools

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Job description

Fairbanks Morse, LLC in Pascagoula, MS seeks an experienced Inside Manual Machinist II to fabricate, rework, and repair high-precision metal components for defense and specialized industrial applications. Work is performed in a controlled indoor shop with strict tolerance requirements.

You will set up and operate conventional tools, read blueprints with GD&T, and ensure traceability and quality records while complying with security protocols and ISO/AS9100 norms.