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Machine Shop Technician

FMS Aerospace
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/28/2026

FMS Aerospace is currently seeking a mid-level Machine Shop Technician for our Huntsville office location. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support and operation of CNC milling equipment to manufacture our product line.  Another essential function for the successful candidate will be supporting the assembly and eventually learning to program all CNC equipment.

 

Responsibilities

Work with fellow fabrication shop technicians to complete specific manufacturing projects, while learning various fabrication skillsets within a manufacturing setting.

  • Receive on-the-job training with seasoned, machine shop employees to gain basic knowledge of manufacturing tools and functions.
  • Be able to follow detailed instructions.
  • Operate basic hand tools.
  • Be able to read shop measuring equipment accurately.
  • Learn and assist with all aspects of manufacturing and work way up to programming CNC machines.
  • Assembly support functions of equipment racks.

 

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma, or GED
  • 1-3 years’ work experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Be able to life, carry, and maneuver 50 pounds
  • Ability to be on your feet for up to 8 hours
  • Be able to work 40 hours per week consistently
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be U.S. citizen
  • Must currently possess or be able to receive Department of Defense Secret clearance, if required

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Be able to operate CNC milling machines
  • Operate a forklift
  • CAD/CAM experience is a plus
  • Read and understand “G” code would be helpful
  • DoD or Military experience is a plus
  • Technical vocation-related schooling & certifications are a plus

 

Benefits and Perks: 

  • Industry-competitive compensation package
  • Company performance-based bonus plan
  • Equity stock-based compensation package
  • Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • 401k with company match
  • PTO & holiday pay
  • Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverages

 

Company Profile

Founded in 2013, FMS is a growing, flexible, customer-driven aircraft structural engineering and flight test company with manufacturing capability.  We have many opportunities with a variety of types of projects with both foreign and domestic governments and commercial customers across many types of aircraft.  Our parent company, Bridger Aerospace, is an aerial firefighting and critical infrastructure support company based in Belgrade, Montana. It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. Bridger Aerospace has grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack fleet, Special Missions Sensor Equipped Aircraft, and the largest privately operated Super Scooper fleet in the world. 

 

This position is subject to pre-employment background check.

 

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.

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