Machinist I Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Fairbanks Morse Defense in Shreveport, Louisiana, is hiring a CNC Machinist I to join their team. The role involves setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes to produce parts with tight tolerances. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of machining experience, and the ability to interpret blueprints. Competitive benefits package offered.
Job Description
Machinist I
Req #1196
Maxim Watermakers, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America Job Description
Posted Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM 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: Fairbanks Morse is looking for a CNC Machinist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathe, while also understanding machining centers, lathes, and other equipment to produce parts to tight tolerances within .001. Experience programming at machine is a big plus. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Set-up and operate manual and CNC machines to manufacture parts to meet engineering blueprints.
Work closely with CNC programmer to ensure that programs manufacture parts that meet drawing specifications.
Support maintenance of tooling, identifying tooling needs and sharpening tooling as necessary
Operation of one or more CNC machines under the direction of supervisors
Load programs and perform simple edits as needed
Adhere to company Malpractice & Ethics Policies
Qualifications and Educational Requirements High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED
Minimum of 3 years of machining experience. a technical certificate program or associate degree, involving relevant classroom instruction and practical shop experience aimed at preparing students for employment in a machine shop setting.
Ability to interpret shop drawings, layouts and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operation, and set-up requirements
Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other precision measuring instruments is required
Personal hand and measuring tools are required
Strong attention to detail 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. Job Details
Job Function
Operations
Pay Type
Hourly
Education Level
High School
Travel Required
No
