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Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Fairbanks Morse Defense
Pascagoula, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2025

About the role

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


As an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will evaluate and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and tools; equipment and fixtures related to multi-axis milling machines; foundry auxiliary support systems and facilities assets. You will be responsible to perform troubleshooting of hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic system, and basic electrical systems/components.

Work hours: 8:00PM - 4:30 AM

Key Accountabilities: (accountabilities not all inclusive)

Mechanical
• Responsible for diagnosing and repairing milling & turning machines at the facility
• Responsible for mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair

Facilities
• Support site’s facilities and repairing milling & turning needs (i.e. HVAC, Cooling Tower, Security Access, Fire Detection/Suppression systems, etc.

Electrical/Controls
• PLC knowledgeable to trouble shoot automated equipment
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) [specific to electrical conductor and conduit specification/installation requirements] to support repair of existing and installation of new electrical service

Basic Requirements:
• 3+ years' experience as a multi-craft (electrical and mechanical) industrial manufacturing technician or equivalent technical experience performing equipment/facility trouble shooting and repairs
• Ability to lift components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes, forklifts, and various equipment movers. Training will be provided.
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• High School diploma/GED required
Preferred Requirements:
• 5 years multi-craft experience as a multi-craft industrial manufacturing technician performing trouble shooting/repairs and preventative maintenance
• In depth knowledge of Power Distribution Systems, Process Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, Foundry Operations, Gas Furnace Combustion Controls, Machine Tool Technology (manual and CNC), Tribology, Welding & Fabrication, HVAC, overhead cranes (up to 125MT)
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial manufacturing maintenance
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, furnace gas combustion and hydraulic system operations along with general site facility maintenance
• Computerized Maintenance Management System proficiency or ability to learn (preferably Maximo)
• Familiarity with Micro Soft office products (Word/Excel/Teams/Outlook, etc.


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

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