Machinist IV (USI7)

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation seeks an experienced Machinist to perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in line with FAA and manufacturer data. The role also involves developing and duplicating tooling per engineering drawings to support daily operations and on-time delivery of components.

The position requires welding (ARC/MIG/TIG), torch operation (oxygen/acetylene and plasma), and substantial experience with manual lathes, milling machines, saws, grinders and drills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Engineering drawings reading

Tools

Manual lathe

Manual milling

Cut-off saws

Band saws

Bench grinders

Belt sanders

Drill presses

Forklift operation

Oxygen/acetylene torch

Plasma torch

Welding ARC/MIG/TIG

Precision measuring equipment

Tooling development from drawings

Job description

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

• 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.