Machinist

Vibe Recruit; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit seeks a skilled Machinist to join an organisation supplying vital support for airlines. You will manufacture, modify and repair precision components using manual tools, with growth into CNC machining as capabilities expand.

You will interpret drawings, GD&T, and specifications, selecting tooling and processes for aluminium, titanium and stainless steel. The role involves inspection, maintenance, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Machinist or Toolmaker, ideally via apprenticeship or NVQ 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in aviation or similar environment.
• Proven precision machining with manual lathes and mills.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, tolerances and GD&T.
• Experience selecting tooling and machining parameters for aluminium, titanium and stainless steel.
• Competence using micrometers, vernier calipers and gauges.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, grinders and other workshop machinery.
• Support development of CNC machining capability and set-up of flat-bed CNCs.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Manufacture components per drawings and approved data.
• Select cutting tools and determine speeds/feeds for materials.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections with precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain machinery and tooling, performing routine maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to boost efficiency and quality.

Skills

Machinist qualification

Aviation environment

Precision machining

GD&T interpretation

CNC exposure

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Machinist

An organisation that prides itself in completing outstanding work quickly, on time, and on budget, providing vital support for airlines, now has a need for a skilled Machinist.

Role Summary:

This is an opportunity to play an important role in the development of the machining capability, of the business, supporting existing aircraft maintenance and repair operations while helping expand into CNC machining and component manufacture.

You will manufacture, modify and repair precision components using manual machine tools, with the opportunity to develop your skills in CNC machining as our capability grows. The work will include bespoke engineering requirements and the manufacture of components for aircraft.

Main responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, grinders and other workshop machinery to manufacture, modify and repair precision components.
• Support the introduction and development of CNC machining capability, including the set-up and operation of a flat-bed CNC machine.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensional tolerances and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Manufacture components in accordance with applicable engineering drawings, specifications and approved technical data.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, tooling configurations, speeds and feeds for a range of engineering materials.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment, ensuring components meet the required dimensional and quality standards.
• Maintain machinery, tooling and equipment in good working condition, carrying out routine maintenance as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve workshop efficiency, quality and manufacturing capability.

Key requirements include:

• Fully qualified Machinist or Toolmaker, ideally through a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience within an aviation or equivalent environment
• Proven experience in precision machining, including the set-up and operation of manual lathes and milling machines.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience selecting appropriate tooling and machining parameters for materials such as aluminium, titanium and stainless steel.
• Competence in using precision measuring instruments, including micrometres, vernier callipers and gauges.
• The ability to work independently, solve practical engineering problems and manage competing priorities.

Hours of Work:

Seasonal Shift: Monday - Sunday (5 days or 4 days) (07:00 - 17:45) or (07:00 - 18:15), depending on shift.