CNC Machining - 2nd Shift

2nd Shift CNC Machinist
Union Position | Beloit, Wisconsin
Fairbanks Morse Defense
Own the Setup. Hold the Tolerance. Build for the Fleet.
Fairbanks Morse Defense is looking for experienced CNC setup machinists who know how to read a print, select tooling, establish offsets, prove out a program, and produce precision parts they’re proud to put their name behind.
The components you machine will support the engines and propulsion systems powering the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and allied defense fleets around the world.
If you enjoy challenging setups, tight tolerances, complex parts, and working with skilled tradespeople in a stable union environment, we want to hear from you.

The Job at a Glance

Starting pay: $35.86–$37.06 per hour
Shift: Permanent 2nd Shift
Hours: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Training: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM on 1st Shift
Workweek: Standard 40-hour week
Environment: Union manufacturing facility
Location: Beloit, Wisconsin
Additional pay: 2nd-shift differential - $1.00
Pay may increase after completing approximately 520 hours worked.

Why Machinists Join Fairbanks Morse Defense

Competitive union wages
2nd-shift differential
Excellent benefits beginning on Day One
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and vacation
Tuition reimbursement
Stable, long-term work supporting national defense
Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career
Voluntary overtime opportunities
A team that values precision, craftsmanship, and doing the job right

What You’ll Do
As a CNC Machinist, you will set up and operate CNC equipment to manufacture precision components for critical marine engines and defense systems.
You will:

Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, machining centers, and other precision equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, setup sheets, and work instructions.
Select and install tooling, cutters, inserts, fixtures, and work holding devices.
Establish machine reference points, work offsets, and tool offsets.
Perform program prove-outs and first-piece inspections.
Machine complex components to precise engineering tolerances.
Monitor part quality throughout the production process.
Inspect work using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
Make machine or offset adjustments to maintain quality and dimensional accuracy.
Complete deburring and secondary operations as needed.
Operate multiple CNC machines when production requirements call for it.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues.
Safely move materials using cranes, hoists, and other material-handling equipment.
Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and standard operating practices.

Equipment You May Work With

CNC vertical machining centers
CNC horizontal machining centers
CNC lathes
Mills
Multi-axis machines
Fixtures, chucks, cutters, inserts, and specialized tooling
Micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision inspection equipment
Cranes, hoists, and material-handling equipment

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for machinists who understand that quality begins with the setup. Successful candidates take pride in solving problems, holding tolerances, and producing reliable parts, not simply keeping a machine running.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Three to five years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience setting up and operating CNC equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
Strong understanding of machining tolerances and quality requirements
Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality craftsmanship

Preferred Qualification

Experience editing or programming CNC equipment at the machine

Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:

Stand or sit for extended periods.
Move throughout the manufacturing facility.
Handle materials using appropriate lifting devices.
Safely operate cranes, hoists, and material-handling equipment.
Perform the physical activities required in a machining and manufacturing environment.

Overtime

Overtime opportunities are available.
Overtime is generally voluntary rather than mandatory.
Occasional Saturday work may be offered.
Employees typically sign up for available overtime opportunities.

Security Requirements
Because this position supports U.S. Government naval defense contracts:

U.S. citizenship is required.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate.
Employees must be able to work in compliance with requirements governing Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NOFORN).

Put Your Machining Skills Behind a Mission That Matters
For more than 150 years, Fairbanks Morse Defense has built and supported the engines, propulsion systems, and technologies that keep America’s fleets mission ready.
Here, you won’t be machining disposable parts or watching the same simple production run all day. You’ll help manufacture critical components where precision, reliability, and craftsmanship matter.