2nd Shift Machinist Trainee

Standard Aero, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Aero, Inc. seeks dedicated candidates for aviation repair roles, emphasizing safety and precision in operations. Candidates will engage in diverse assignments leveraging technical training and will benefit from comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) match, and paid time off from day one. The company promotes a culture of learning and career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use precision tools.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and performing mathematical calculations.
• Experience and knowledge of MRO processes and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for aviation repair and maintenance.
• Read and interpret manuals and blueprints; carry out machining operations.
• Ensure compliance with flight/product safety standards and risk analysis.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measuring instruments

Mathematical aptitude

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma and diploma training program

Tools

Hand tools

Production management systems

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

Pay rates starting at $23.54/hr with an additional 10% shift differential

2nd Shift - M-F 2:00pm-10:30pm

Immune Specific Accountabilities

• Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
• Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.

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.
• 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.

Plusses:

• Working knowledge of welding, hydraulics, electricity and pneumatics.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, tool design, fabrication methods and processes, metallurgy and heat treating.
• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program; Attainment of trade certification; or equivalent.

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.

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.