Machinist

Aptus Aero; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptus Aero in Miami, FL is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate manual lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and saws, fabricating tooling, fixtures, and adapters from drawings.

You will maintain tooling records, ensure tight tolerances with precision instruments, comply with FAA 14 CFR Part 145, and pass a drug test as part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual machining equipment and reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to fabricate tooling from sketches or samples.
• Strong attention to detail and dimensional control.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machining equipment (lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, saws).
• Fabricate tooling, fixtures, and adapters from drawings or samples.
• Modify tooling to restore or improve performance.
• Maintain tight tolerances with precision instruments.
• Select appropriate materials for tooling needs.
• Perform threading, boring, turning, facing, and milling.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop tooling solutions.
• Keep tooling records and revision history.
• Ensure tooling complies with FAA 14 CFR Part 145.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workspace.
• Must pass a drug test.

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Grinder

Saw

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Job description

Job Details

• Set up and operate manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, and saws.
• Manufacture tooling, fixtures, jigs, and adapters based on engineering drawings, sketches, or sample parts.
• Modify and repair existing tooling to restore functionality or improve performance.
• Hold tight tolerances and ensure dimensional accuracy using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).
• Select appropriate materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, plastics, etc.) based on tooling requirements.
• Perform threading, boring, turning, facing, and milling operations.
• Work closely with engineering and technicians to develop tooling solutions for complex repairs.
• Maintain tooling records, including build documentation and revision control.
• Ensure all tooling meets applicable regulatory requirements, including those set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR Part 145.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with shop standards.
• Needs to pass a drug test.