Machinist I (2315)

VSE Aviation; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Venice, FL is seeking a Machinist I to perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles, following FAA data and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. The role also includes developing and duplicating tooling as required and documenting repair work.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of machinist experience, with proficiency in precision measuring and operating manual lathes, milling machines, and related tooling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years machinist experience.
• Basic computer operating skills (Word).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize components for repairs to meet delivery requirements.
• Apply specialty coatings to aviation components as required.
• Maintain knowledge of tools and proper equipment use.
• Document maintenance records of repair work orders.
• Operate manual lathe and milling machines; inspect work.
• Weld using ARC, MIG and TIG; operate torches.
• Develop and duplicate tooling from engineering drawings.
• Maintain inventory for daily operation.
• Inspect aviation components for quality and compliance.

Tools

Manual Lathe

Milling Machines

Welding ARC MIG TIG

Oxygen/acetylene torch

Plasma torch

Drill presses

Bench grinders

Band saws

Cut-off saws

Forklift operation

Precision measuring equipment

Engineering drawings reading

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Venice, FL 34285

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

SUMMARY:

The Machinist I will perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA. In addition to that, the machinist will also develop, duplicate, and manufacture tooling equipment as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prioritize components for repairs to ensure delivery requirements are met on time.
• Apply specialty coatings to aviation components as required.
• Ensures up-to-date knowledge of all tools and proper use of equipment within assigned area of responsibility.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment daily.
• Weld utilizing ARC, MIG and TIG.
• Operate an oxygen/acetylene torch.
• Operate a plasma torch.
• Develop and duplicate tooling using engineering drawings.
• Maintain inventory supplies for daily operation.
• Inspect work completed on aviation components.
• Operate manual lathe machines.
• Operate manual milling machines.
• Operate cut-off saws.
• Operate band saws.
• Operate bench grinders.
• Operate belt sanders.
• Operate drill presses.
• Operate the forklift as needed.
• Inspect work completed on aviation components.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 2 years of machinist experience.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
• Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Basic computer operating skills (Word).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year of welding experience.

OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.