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Posted 20 July, 2026

MACHINE TOOL OPERATOR (WG-3414-03/05/08)

Naval Foundry and Propeller Center
Philadelphia, PA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

* Per OPM: "With President Trump's Executive Order, all resumes must be two pages in length."

Job Description

Set up and machines naval ship propellers and propulsor components on large multi-axis machining centers using Siemens 840D Controllers. See more about NFPC at our website:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Set up the appropriate machine and related equipment such as jigs, fixtures, boring heads and rotary tables.

Selects appropriate cutting tools, installs and aligns them in the machine

Reads blueprints and specifications to determine appropriate machining approach

Operates various machines controlling speed and feed

Checks dimensions at various stages using precision mechanical measurement equipment and laser inspection equipment (FARO Laser Trackers)

Qualifications Required for the Position

Minimum 3 years of machining experience. CNC machining experience is preferred.

Experience with Siemens 840D controllers and laser tracking inspection equipment a plus