Fairbanks Morse Defense
Provides naval power and propulsion systems to defense fleets.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1872
- Employees
- 1,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Steve Pykett
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Private Equity · $450M · 2020
- Subsidiaries
- Ward Leonard, Welin Lambie, Hunt Valve, Federal Equipment Company, Maxim Watermakers, Research Tool and Die, American Fan, Vestdavit, AMMCON, Samtan Engineering
About
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) builds, maintains, and services the most trusted naval power and propulsion systems on the planet. Established over 100 years ago, FMD has earned its reputation as a premier supplier of marine technologies and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, specializing in supporting military fleets, including the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. FMD pledges unwavering support to the vessels and sailors of the U.S. fleet, delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that ensure mission readiness and operational excellence. FMD engineers possess a deep expertise in operational excellence, engineering, and organizational transformation, enabling rapid and reliable maintenance and servicing of critical naval systems. The company develops vital power systems for a variety of applications, both within the defense sector and in commercial industries, including energy generation and industrial operations. FMD has a commitment to sustainability and innovation, integrating advanced technologies, including augmented reality, into its training and operational solutions. Their dedication is mirrored in their values of integrity, teamwork, and efficiency, fostering a company culture that prioritizes employee growth and community involvement.
Open positions
Field Service Technician
Now Hiring - Field Service Technician Location: Pascagoula, MS Reports to: Houston, TX. Service Center Make an Impact Where It Matters Most Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking skilled and motivated Field Service…
PTL CNC Machinist IV -Technical Lead
CNC Technical Lead Bird Johnson, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company Job Summary Bring your machining expertise. Lead from the shop floor. Build your future with Bird Johnson. Bird Johnson, a Fairbanks Morse Defense…
Journalier 2 / General Laborer II
Journalier 2 – Soutien à l’expédition Rapports a: Supervisor de production Échelle salariale : $24 à $28 par heure, selon l’expérience Fonctions requises pour le poste de Journalier 2 : Entrepôt / Expédition et…
Manual Machinist II
Manual Machinist II Bird-Johnson | A Fairbanks Morse Defense Company Your Craft. Your Pride. Our Nation’s Readiness. You know the satisfaction of getting a challenging setup right, holding a tight tolerance, and…
Welder FEC
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…
RTND53200 - General Labor - RTND
Job Description Job Title: General Labor (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) Date: 10/8/2026 Reports To: Manufacturing Manager Summary Research Tool & Die Works powered by Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a general laborer.…
WL - Lead CNC Machinist (1st Shift)
Lead CNC Machinist Job Summary Ward Leonard, a Fairbanks Morse Defense company, is seeking an accomplished, hands-on Lead CNC Machinist to help drive precision machining excellence in support of mission-critical…
CNC Machinist (1st Shift)
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CNC Machinist experienced in operating multi-axis lathes, vertical turret lathes (VTLs), and 5-axis mill-turn machines. This position supports the…
Machinist - American Fan
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…