Aerospace Precision Machinist - MRO, FAA-Driven Roles

Wencor Group LLC; Princeton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Wings Aerospace in Homestead/Princeton, FL is seeking a skilled machinist to support our growing MRO operations. You will set up and operate machine tools to fabricate, modify, or repair metal parts, reading blueprints and following tooling instructions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of machinist experience, familiar with IDG/CSD machining and rework, and knowledge of machine tools, metals, and quality control practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years' machinist experience required; 5–10 years preferred.
• Must read and write English.
• Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours/week as required.
• Experience with MRO production processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs set up and operation of machine tools to machine metallic and nonmetallic work pieces according to specifications, tooling instructions, and standard charts.
• Reads blueprint or job orders for product specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions, such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and determines sequence of operations.
• Positions and secures work pieces in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures, using clamps and wrenches.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as fixed gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
• Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools, such as welding machines and flame-cutting equipment.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Reading blueprints

IDG/CSD machining

Tool fabrication experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

FAA repair station tools

Job description

Silver Wings Aerospace in Homestead/Princeton, FL is seeking a skilled machinist to support our growing MRO operations. You will set up and operate machine tools to fabricate, modify, or repair metal parts, reading blueprints and following tooling instructions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of machinist experience, familiar with IDG/CSD machining and rework, and knowledge of machine tools, metals, and quality control practices.