FEC - CNC Programmer III

Position Title: CNC Programmer III

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Position Summary:
Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. Through the years the company has emerged into an internationally recognized organization with extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a CNC Programmer III.

Essential Job Functions:

• CNC Programming & Validation
• Develop, optimize, and validate CNC machining programs for defense components.
• Simulate toolpaths to detect and prevent errors before production.
• Ensure CAD programming aligns with manufacturability and process efficiency.
• Process Optimization & Material Understanding
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and material properties to refine programming.
• Optimize machining strategies for hard and soft materials, including dissimilar metals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, tooling design, and defense tolerances.
• Collaboration & Troubleshooting
• Work with design engineers to enhance CAD-based programs for production feasibility.
• Perform machine setup, initial runs, troubleshooting, and post-machining inspections.
• Continuously improve programming strategies and material handling techniques.

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or higher.
• Advanced skill and proficiency in MasterCAM
• Demonstrated advanced work holding proficiency
• Experience with CAD design and its direct impact on manufacturability.
• Hands-on experience with VERICUT for CNC program validation & simulation.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tooling design, and defense tolerances.
• Experience machining hard and soft materials, including dissimilar metals.
• Tool design experience a plus
• US Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Intermediate to expert knowledge of Y14.5-1994
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Works well in a fast-faced environment with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working in a customer-focused, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to deal with complexity
• Results-oriented with willingness to take responsibility and initiative.

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 levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.