Machinist

Insight Global; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a skilled individual to work in aerospace coating operations, handling pre- and post-coating tasks on engine components. You will perform surface preparation, masking, and measure parts to ensure quality using micrometers, verniers, and calipers.

The role requires strong reading and communication skills, basic computer literacy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace coating processes and post coating inspection.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, drawings or written instructions.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools (micrometers, verniers, calipers).
• Familiarity with basic shop math including decimals and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-coating operations from verbal, written or computer-generated instructions.
• Conduct surface preparation and masking before coating aerospace engine components.
• Carry out post-coating tasks such as removing parts from fixtures and masking, troubleshooting equipment, and diagnosing malfunctions.
• Perform deburring, grinding, drilling or grit blast operations with hand and power tools on engine components.
• Perform Total Preventive Maintenance on applicable machines/equipment as required.
• Inspect parts to meet visual and dimensional requirements using measuring equipment and ensure quality.

Skills

Aerospace coating

Surface preparation

Machining

Precision measurement

Reading instructions

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills

Job description

• Experience with metal finishing methods, spray coating/paint application, machining, grinding, and/or welding.
• Experience with computerized machine operation.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments such as feeler gauges, verniers, calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of arithmetic involving decimals and fractions
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions concerning work methods and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility around shifts, for training and to maintain workflow, to include overtime.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

Job Description

Under the direction of supervision or working leader you will work from verbal, written or computer-generated instructions to perform pre-coating operations. Operations include surface preparation and masking duties. Perform post coating tasks such as removing parts from fixtures, removing masking, troubleshooting, and diagnosing malfunctioning equipment. You will perform minor repairs on coating equipment where applicable. These repairs include but are not limited to the following:

Perform deburring, blending, polishing countersinking, grinding, drilling or grit blast operations using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment on surfaces and details of aerospace engine components.

Perform Total Preventive Maintenance on applicable machines/equipment as required.

Check parts to meet visual and dimensional requirements using various measuring equipment/tools including micrometers, verniers, height gages and other fixed gages. Assure completed parts meet quality requirements.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.