Machinist IV (USI7)

Vse Aviation Inc (us); Independence (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vse Aviation Inc (us) in Independence, KS seeks a skilled Machinist to perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles, following FAA-approved data and manufacturer instructions. You will also develop tooling and fixtures.

The role requires 5 years manual machinist experience and welding experience, with ability to read engineering drawings and operate manual lathes, milling machines, and various cutting tools; a bachelor’s degree or 3 years of related experience acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 additional years of related work experience.
• 5 years of manual machinist experience.
• 5 years of welding experience.
• 3 years of tooling fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize components for repairs to meet on time delivery.
• Apply specialty coatings to aviation components.
• Maintains knowledge of tools and proper use of equipment.
• Document maintenance records of repair work orders.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment daily.
• Weld using ARC, MIG and TIG.
• Operate oxygen/acetylene torch and plasma torch.
• Develop and duplicate tooling from engineering drawings.
• Maintain inventory for daily operations.
• Inspect work on aviation components.
• Operate manual lathe and milling machines.
• Operate cut-off saws, band saws, belt grinders and drill presses.
• Operate forklift as needed.

Skills

Machining

Welding

Tooling fabrication

Precision measuring equipment

Lathe

Milling

Torch cutting

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Independence, KS 67301Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

SUMMARY: The Machinist 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 on time delivery requirements are met.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of manual machinist experience is required.
• 5 years of welding experience is required.
• 3 years of experience in tooling fabrication is required.
• 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.

OTHER

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