Aviation Machinist: Precision Tooling & Welding

Vse Aviation Inc (us); Independence (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vse Aviation Inc (us) in Independence, KS seeks a skilled Machinist to perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles, following FAA-approved data and manufacturer instructions. You will also develop tooling and fixtures.

The role requires 5 years manual machinist experience and welding experience, with ability to read engineering drawings and operate manual lathes, milling machines, and various cutting tools; a bachelor’s degree or 3 years of related experience acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 additional years of related work experience.
• 5 years of manual machinist experience.
• 5 years of welding experience.
• 3 years of tooling fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize components for repairs to meet on time delivery.
• Apply specialty coatings to aviation components.
• Maintains knowledge of tools and proper use of equipment.
• Document maintenance records of repair work orders.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment daily.
• Weld using ARC, MIG and TIG.
• Operate oxygen/acetylene torch and plasma torch.
• Develop and duplicate tooling from engineering drawings.
• Maintain inventory for daily operations.
• Inspect work on aviation components.
• Operate manual lathe and milling machines.
• Operate cut-off saws, band saws, belt grinders and drill presses.
• Operate forklift as needed.

Skills

Machining

Welding

Tooling fabrication

Precision measuring equipment

Lathe

Milling

Torch cutting

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Vse Aviation Inc (us) in Independence, KS seeks a skilled Machinist to perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles, following FAA-approved data and manufacturer instructions. You will also develop tooling and fixtures.

The role requires 5 years manual machinist experience and welding experience, with ability to read engineering drawings and operate manual lathes, milling machines, and various cutting tools; a bachelor’s degree or 3 years of related experience acceptable.