Job Title: CNC Machinist III Shift: 2nd Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Summary: The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a Machinist III. 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. FEC offers a unique working environment that allows a hands-on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted defense contractor. Key Responsibilities:

• Operate 3 or 4 axis machining centers to perform precision machining operations
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze data and production reports
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• 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:

• High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Manual and/or CNC Machining Experience
• 3 axis CNC Mills
• G&M Code editing a plus
• Must be able to use indicators and setting starting coordinates
• Use of basic measuring tools
• Understand X,Y,Z coordinates
• Ability to set up machine and operate it independently (change cutters) adjust speeds, feeds and edits
• Troubleshooting skills a plus.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Minimum of 3 years of machining experience. Experience on CNC Mills, Manual Lathes and Mills is preferred.
• 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
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Good coordination, motor skills, and dexterity
• Creative thinking and idea generation
• Significant manufacturing experience
• Ability to communicate information clearly
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate. This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and lev