Aerospace Manual Lathe Machinist: Precision & Process Expert

StandardAero; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Bonus opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a Manual Lathe Machinist to setup, calibrate, maintain, and operate machining equipment for precise cuts, bends, and forms. Cross-training in related skills supports production needs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, measuring with calipers and micrometers, and ensuring dimensional accuracy while working on 1st shift. Authorization to work in the US is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of lathe/mill manual machinist experience.
• Minimum 3 years of resolving problems involving machining of materials, fixtures tools etc.
• Minimum 3 years of precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• 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 workday.
• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods for 50% of shift.
• Ability to work day shift as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Machines parts utilizing shop related equipment, manual skills may include but are not limited to polishing, lapping, turning, grinding, milling and EDM. CNC machinist operators may additionally engage in program related activities such as writing and modifications.
• 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.

Skills

Manual lathe/mill operation

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machinist apprenticeship

Trade certification

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Micrometers

Job description

StandardAero is seeking a Manual Lathe Machinist to setup, calibrate, maintain, and operate machining equipment for precise cuts, bends, and forms. Cross-training in related skills supports production needs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, measuring with calipers and micrometers, and ensuring dimensional accuracy while working on 1st shift. Authorization to work in the US is required.