Aviation Manual Machinist Evening Weekend Shift

StandardAero; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading aviation repair company in Dallas seeks an Aviation Manual Machinist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with manual mills and lathes. You will perform setup and operation of machining equipment and ensure product precision through various manufacturing processes. The role includes a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, with a focus on teamwork in a supportive work environment that values integrity and skill development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manual mill and lathe machinist experience required.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work day, evening, or weekend shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, calibration, maintenance, and operation of machining equipment.
• Produce precision machining cuts on various materials.
• Read and interpret specification manuals and blueprints.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measuring instruments

Blueprint interpretation

Mathematical aptitude

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program

Trade certification

Tools

Lathe

Manual Mill

Job description

Aviation Manual Machinist

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.

As an Aviation Manual Machinist, you will perform setup, calibration, maintenance and operation of machining equipment. Produce precision machining cuts on a variety of materials, while cross‑training in complementary skills to support production requirements.

What you'll do:

• 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.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
• 3-5 years of Manual Mill and Lathe machinist experience isrequired.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, tool design, fabrication methods
• 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 25 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods.
• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program; or equivalent.
• Attainment of trade certification.
• Ability to work day shift, evening shift, or weekend shift as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Strong problem‑solving mindset.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Team‑oriented with effective communication skills.

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