Machinist III

AAR; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR seeks a Machinist III to set up and operate variety of machine tools in a team environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of aerospace machining experience and be able to interpret blueprints. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus package

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' machining experience in aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of machining processes and mathematics.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools to make metal parts.
• Inspect work performed to verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintain a safe and audit-ready work area.

Skills

Machining principles on materials

Safe use of shop equipment

Microsoft Office Basics

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MACHINIST III

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries.Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

MACHINIST III

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries.Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

MACHINIST III: Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exact tolerances and dimensions. Interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Confers with engineers, production personnel, and other machinists to resolve machining or assembly problems
• Inspects work performed to verify conformance to repair data and documentation.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Works in a team setting to accomplish assigned tasks
• Reads and follows work instructions
• Setups, operates and programs machine tools to repair or manufacture parts and components
• Performs preventative maintenance on shop equipment
• Utilizes precision measuring tools to inspect and assure items are in conformance to blueprints and other repair data
• Maintains a safe and audit-ready work area
• Maintains a minimum billable efficiency of 80%
• Cross trains to a minimum of 80% of all shop equipment
  
  

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Minimum of 3 years’ machining experience in the aerospace industry
• Machining principles on materials ranging from stainless steel to magnesium
• Machining processes, tools and mathematics.
• Safe use of shop equipment, processes and measuring tools
• Microsoft Office Basics
• Make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds
• Measure, mark and scribe dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining
• Fit and assemble precision parts into mechanical equipment and determine material, parts and equipment required
  
  

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
  
  

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Job

Operations

Primary Location

United States-Kansas-Wellington

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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