Job Description
Title: Machinist
Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of
We're committed to the quality of work we do at every level. You'll achieve more with us through our training, high standards, and focus on preparation. Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep making an impact on the aviation world.
Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep exceeding customer expectations. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of aviation repair and maintenance through training and preparation.
Determines and documents the modification status/configuration of products being processed for repair or overhaul to verify compliance to the applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
Specific Accountabilities
Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.
Computes dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces.
Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers. Troubleshoots, debugs and modifies to achieve expected performance.
Adjusts and sets up machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
Carries out other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements
High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, tool design, fabrication methods and processes, metallurgy and heat treating.
Working knowledge of welding, hydraulics, electricity and pneumatics.
Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
Strong mathematical aptitude.
Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels.
Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.
Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods.
Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program; or equivalent.
Attainment of trade certification.
Must be a US Citizen.
Benefits that make life better:
Comprehensive Healthcare
401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
Paid Time Off starting on day one
Bonus opportunities
Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Learning & Training opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
Background Information
The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school. The person requires an ability to understand, utilize and communicate specialized information in speech and written text. This specialized training is often formalized and recognized by a specific certificate, diploma or license.
Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is one to three years.
Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience ensure work assignments are successfully carried out because he/she understands what is expected, as well as the best approach to take.
StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
