Machine Build & Integration Lead

Fairmount Technologies (FT) is a growing advanced manufacturing company developing tooling-free CNC systems for aerospace and defense applications. Our machines dramatically reduce cost and lead time and are already running on real factory floors.

Recent milestone: FT was selected for a U.S. Department of Defense APFIT award, accelerating deployment of our systems across multiple Air Force maintenance depots. As production ramps up, we’re expanding our integration and quality team.

We’re looking for a Machine Integration & Quality Lead to play a key hands-on role assembling, integrating, testing, and validating advanced CNC machines before deployment.

What You’ll Be Working On

You’ll be deeply involved in the physical build and validation of our machines, including:

• Integrating mechanical, electrical, and control components into CNC systems
• Performing hands-on assembly, fabrication, cutting, and machining
• Wiring line-level and low-voltage electrical systems, sensors, and control components
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Collaborating closely with engineers to refine designs and improve functionality
• Conducting functional testing and quality checks on completed machines
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and integration issues during assembly
• Supporting prototype builds and production system improvements
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and workspaces in an organized, safe manner
• Following OSHA safety standards and company policies

This role is highly hands-on and focused on machine integration, build quality, and readiness for deployment.

Why This Role Is Different

• Small company → high ownership and visibility
• Work directly on complete CNC machines from build to deployment
• Close collaboration with engineering and leadership
• Mix of fabrication, integration, testing, and problem-solving
• Opportunity to help define build processes and quality standards as production scales

You won’t just build machines — you’ll help shape how they’re built.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and scope of role
• (Typical range: $85,000–$150,000 )
• Flexible working hours
• Profit sharing, so you benefit directly from the company’s success
• Opportunity to earn phantom equity, allowing you to share in the value you help create (phantom equity provides real economic upside without the complexity or tax burden of traditional equity ownership)
• Direct access to leadership and technical decision-making
• Long-term growth as production volume and system complexity increase

This Role Might Be Right for You If

• You have strong hands-on experience with CNC machines, machine building, or fabrication
• You enjoy integrating mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems
• You’re comfortable reading drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• You like troubleshooting and improving real machines
• You want your work to matter in a small, growing manufacturing team
• You have ~5 years of hands-on experience building, integrating, or troubleshooting CNC machines or automated equipment (technical degree or equivalent experience).

Experience with CNC machining, wiring, sensors, and control systems is important.

Experience with CAD/CAM, mechatronics, robotics, microcontrollers, or automation is a plus — but practical skill, problem-solving ability, and ownership matter just as much.

This role requires good manual dexterity, comfort working in various positions, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

You don’t need to meet every preferred qualification — if this work excites you, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $150,000