Associate Aircraft Machinist

The Boeing Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Machinist in Jacksonville, Florida. The role involves operating manual and CNC machines to fabricate and repair aircraft components, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. Candidates should have experience in machining and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a team dedicated to supporting military readiness and global security.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with manual mills and lathes.
• 1+ years of experience with CNC mills and lathes.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate manual mills and lathes for fabrication.
• Fabricate and repair aircraft parts and assemblies.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint Interpretation

Physical Ability

Microsoft Office

Tools

CNC Machines

Manual Mills

Lathes

Precision Measuring Instruments

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Introduction:
Our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Jacksonville and Component Operations facility is seeking an Aircraft Machinist that are motivated to support a greater cause in directly impacting military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers. We are proud knowing the products we return to service will strengthen global security.

As a Boeing employee, you will have access to industry-leading benefits packages, employee incentive programs and educational assistance. You will also have access to many resources to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. While we work in an agile and dynamic MRO environment, your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy work / life balance, as well as, an ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety, and first-time quality.

The professionals chosen to fill these positions will join our MRO and Component Operations organization, working as part of a team in support of our key programs such as military commercial derivatives, fighter aircraft and aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The candidates chosen will be responsible for adherence to established processes, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. To ensure we continue to support our customers, we are looking for skilled aircraft maintenance professionals to join our team. Successful applicants will be based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Position Responsibilities:

• Follows detailed verbal and/or written instructions, reads and interprets moderately complex blueprint drawings and specifications to set-up and machine items to fabricate out of sequence emergent production parts as required using manual mills, lathes and CNC machines.
• Assist other machinists in completing job responsibilities.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Setup and operate manual mills and lathes for fabrication of repair parts
• Fabricate, modify, and repair metallic production and aircraft parts and assemblies using manual mills and lathes.
• Identify nonconforming parts and assemblies and processes.
• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Set up and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as: dial indicators, micrometers, protractors, calipers, bore gages, and other related close tolerance measuring equipment.
• Develop layouts required to fabricate machined parts. Plans sequence of operations; makes calculations for tapers, angles pitch root and thread diameters dimensions, and cuts.
• Set up equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders and drill presses; determines proper tool sequence for machining prototype detail parts.
• Ensure all work is free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and complies with engineering specifications.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience setting up and operating manual mills and lathes
• 1+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes
• Physical ability to stand for duration of a shift; able to lift, carry, move and manipulate a large volume and variety of parts
• 1+ years of experience working with Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of Tool Control experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing support environment
• Experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Manufacturing or Quality
• Experience working in Cribmaster, Andon, and BESSY
• Experience using lean manufacturing principles

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $46,750 - $63,250.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 22, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.