Entry-Level Machinist — Aerospace Manufacturing Growth

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking an Entry Level Machinist to operate manual machines and learn production processes. The role offers growth opportunities within a small family business that began in 1956 and is now part of Applied Aerospace & Defense.

The position accompanies a first shift schedule (6:30 AM – 3 PM) and involves measuring materials, setting up equipment, and inspecting parts. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Solid math, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and marking raw materials needed to manufacture parts.
• Setting up equipment required to complete each step of the manufacturing plan.
• Operating equipment to carry out each step correctly.
• Monitoring the production process and intervening when problems arise.
• Inspecting finished parts for flaws and defects.
• Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, i.e., maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions.
• Operate lifting and handling equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, or overhead hoist to maneuver in-process or finished components to desired location.
• Ability to quickly learn production equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking an Entry Level Machinist to operate manual machines and learn production processes. The role offers growth opportunities within a small family business that began in 1956 and is now part of Applied Aerospace & Defense.

The position accompanies a first shift schedule (6:30 AM – 3 PM) and involves measuring materials, setting up equipment, and inspecting parts. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and