Fort Walton Machining, Inc. was formed in 1987 as a special custom manufacturing operation specifically to service Eglin Air Force Base and its prime contractors. It began as a small cell with only two employees, but its mission even then, as it is now, was to provide highly technical, precision machining with zero defects delivered on time to its customers' complete satisfaction. Commitment to that mission rapidly earned the company its reputation for "walking the walk" not just "talking the talk". As evidence of this, Fort Walton Machining became a certified "Dock to Stock" supplier for one of its major customers as early as 1991.

Certified to AS9100 Quality Standards as well as government and military quality standards MIL I 45208A, the company was heavily involved in the Air Force AMRAAM project from 1991 to 1993. The vision always was to expand into commercial markets as well as to continue serving the military and its primes. Early in 1995 the company formed a business alliance with a major corporation involved in the medical industry and this alliance led to further business with their associates in the British Isles and Japan. As a result of these rich experiences, Fort Walton Machining today is an international service company, capable of accommodating customers all over the world. As part of Fort Walton Machining, you will continue our legacy to provide a top-notch service to our customer.

Fort Walton Machining is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience.

Summary Sets up and operates Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.

Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.

Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.

Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Education and/or Experience                                                

4+ years’ experience in CNC Machining in a job shop environment. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).    

 Mathematical Skills                                                   

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  Good working knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing required and be able to work in both Metric and English units.

Computer Skills                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to make minor edits of CNC code at machine.

Other Skills and Abilities                                           

Must be able to perform machine set-up of tools and offsets.  Hold positional tolerances as a norm of .001”, be able to read and understand drawings; have good fundamentals of plate inspection layout; and use micrometers, depth gauges and calipers.  

Physical Demands

Regularly required to walk or stand, use hands or fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl, talk, and hear.  Occasionally required to climb or balance.  Regularly required to lift and/or move 20 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds.  Vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This position will require about 10% travel ability to service our other plant in the area.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Vacation Time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".

We are proud to be a DRUG-FREE company. Testing for illegal drugs is required prior to hiring and periodically during your employment.

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees. Please contact Dan Bowman at 850-244-9095 if you need an accommodation to complete the application process.

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development. We are in compliance with all laws and regulations (in the United States, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, VEVRAA, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the ADA).