Assember - 2nd Shift

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: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler - 2nd Shift (8% shift differential)
Working location: Walpole, MA
Work Hours: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Join a team building mission-critical marine systems for the U.S. Navy, helping power naval defense worldwide. As a Mechanical Assembler - Weld Fittings, where you will be responsible for performing various manufacturing processes in one or more areas overhaul, assembly, and disassembly of Naval Propulsion Equipment.
Founded in 1958, Bird-Johnson (now part of the FMD family) is a recognized leader in excellence in marine engineering. These are complex, mission-critical systems and your work directly supports their quality, safety, and reliability.
Why Work with Us: We’re Invested in You

• Work on mission-critical U.S. Navy Systems
• Competitive hourly pay
• Safety first with an innovative, world-class team
• We have more than 60 years of defense engineering excellence

What you will be doing:
With this attractive opportunity you will be responsible for performing various manufacturing processes in one or more areas overhaul, assembly, and disassembly of Naval Propulsion Equipment. Including clean propulsion hubs, internal parts, and blade bolts as required for inspection. To include packaging of completed assemblies.

Assembly & Manufacturing:

• Perform all work accurately according to required standard processes and meet all quality standards
• Produce the quantity of work as expected and ensure full utilization of all equipment
• Maintain upkeep on assigned area, PPE, and tooling
• Stamp material with specifications
• Package finished product; requires repetitive bending at hips, knees, and twisting
• Empty garbage cans on the shop floor; typically filled with cardboard, paper, and trash from sweeping walkways

Material Handling

• Load and unload semi-trucks/box trucks using a fork truck; must be able to operate a fork truck, including ability to step up onto the fork truck
• Move materials around factory using manual and electric pallet jacks
• Move large items between building using a fork truck; Rolls Royce has three different size fork trucks

Quality& Safety

• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures and regulations
• Follows all established protocols such as housekeeping, tool control, and training plans
• Use advanced troubleshooting logic to identify complex operation and/or process issues in assigned area

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years as a mechanic, working in a professional environment or capacity
• Mechanical aptitude, previous experience working as a professional mechanic
• Have no allergic reaction to chemicals or materials used in performing related tasks.
• Ability to lift components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.
• Interpret both drawings and technical instructions.
• Work as part of an integrated manufacturing team to help the business meet its target
• Uses problem solving skills and identifies business improvements opportunities
• 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.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working in a lean/precision manufacturing environment
• Professional certifications such as ASE, or A & P

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled