Machinist II

StandardAero; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled machinist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring the reliability of aviation repair and maintenance. Your expertise in reading technical manuals, interpreting blueprints, and using precision measuring instruments will help uphold high standards of quality. With a commitment to continuous improvement and cross-training opportunities, you will thrive in a collaborative environment focused on exceeding customer expectations. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for aviation, this is the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications and blueprints to determine machining operations.
• Verify dimensions of products using precision measuring instruments.
• Participate in continuous improvement of cell processes.

Skills

Reading technical manuals

Using precision measuring instruments

Mathematical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Following written and verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machinist apprenticeship program

Trade certification

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Micrometers

Hand tools

Production management computer systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

We’re committed to the quality of work we do at every level. You’ll achieve more with us through our training, high standards, and focus on preparation. Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep making an impact on the aviation world.

Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep exceeding customer expectations. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of aviation repair and maintenance through training and preparation.

Determines and documents the modification status/configuration of products being processed for repair or overhaul to verify compliance to the applicable regulatory and customer requirements.

Specific Accountabilities

• Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.
• Computes dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces.
• Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers. Troubleshoots, debugs and modifies to achieve expected performance.
• Adjusts and sets up machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
• Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 10% of the average work day.
• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods.
• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program; or equivalent.
• Attainment of trade certification.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Desired Characteristics:

• The ability to read and interpret manuals, technical drawings, and blueprints.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, tool design, fabrication methods and processes, metallurgy and heat treating.
• Working knowledge of welding, hydraulics, electricity and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems.

Background Information

The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school. The person requires an ability to understand, utilize and communicate specialized information in speech and written text. This specialized training is often formalized and recognized by a specific certificate, diploma or license.

Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is one to three years.

Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience ensure work assignments are successfully carried out because he/she understands what is expected, as well as the best approach to take.