Machinist III

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Machinist III at VSE Aviation will perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles, following manufacturer data and FAA guidance. You will also develop and duplicate tooling as required to support production and repair operations.

You will routinely inspect components, use precision measuring equipment, and operate a range of machines including lathes, mills, CNCs, saws, grinders, and drills. On-site work with occasional forklift use is expected.

Qualifications

• Prioritize components for repairs to ensure delivery requirements are met on time.
• Apply specialty coatings to aviation components as required.
• Ensure 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.
• Develop and duplicate tooling using engineering drawings.
• Maintain inventory supplies for daily operation.
• Inspect work completed on aviation components.
• Operate manual lathe and milling machines.
• Operate CNC machines.
• Operate cut-off saws.
• Operate band saws.
• Operate bench grinders.
• Operate belt sanders.
• Operate drill presses.
• Operate the forklift as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and duplicate tooling using engineering drawings.
• Maintain inventory supplies for daily operation.
• Inspect work completed on aviation components.
• Operate manual lathe and milling machines.
• Operate CNC 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.

Job description

SUMMARY: The Machinist III 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.
• Develop and duplicate tooling using engineering drawings.
• Maintain inventory supplies for daily operation.
• Inspect work completed on aviation components.
• Operate manual lathe and milling machines.
• Operate CNC 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.