Machinist Technician - Base

United; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Machinist Technician to maintain and repair landing gear components. You will work with grinders, lathes, milling machines, and other tools to fabricate parts and meet tight tolerances.

The role requires reading blueprints, passing background checks, and training across tools in the maintenance repair cell. You’ll work rotating shifts, including weekends, outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in general machinist work and successful completion of a trade test.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass a 10-year background check.
• Pre-placement physical, skills assessment, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen.
• Fingerprint-based criminal history check.
• FAA/TSA/Port Authority clearances may apply.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interview and assessment required.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up machinist equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Machine parts to close tolerances using specified tools.
• Train on all machine tools and processes in the repair cell.
• Work shifts around the clock, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Customer focused

Reliable, punctual attendance

Willing to pass background check

Legally authorized to work in the US

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Grinder

Lathes

Milling Machines

Hand Blending

Honing

Bushing Installation

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create whats next. Lets define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Machinist Technician, you will work in the fast-paced Technical Operation department. You will play a very important role in providing service to our internal customers. The Machinist Technician should have a strong confirmed understanding and abilities to perform repairs and manufacture parts daily including the required following duties and qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of four major machine groups: Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinders, and Drills through a formal apprenticeship program or extensive experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and ARs/ Rus.
• Must be familiar with precision measuring instruments and have the ability to machine parts to close tolerances.
• Must be able to set up, operate, and function competently as a machinist on at least two of the following machine tool types:
  • Grinder – Precision internal and external, CNC and conventional
  • Lathes – Engine and vertical, CNC and conventional
  • Milling Machines – Horizontal boring mills and vertical milling machines, CNC and conventional
  • Hand Blending – High Strength Steel, Exotic Materials
  • Honing – Automatic and hand
  • Bushing Installation and bench work
• All Machinists will be required to train on all machine tools and machining processes performed in the landing gear focus repair cell. Cross training and classroom training will be an ongoing process
• Machinist Technicians are required to work around-the-clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, outdoors in all weather conditions. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must have a high school diploma/GED or education equivalent.
• Customer focused
• 2 years experience required in general machinist work and successful completion of a trade test
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended, or expired is not considered valid)
• Must pass a 10-year background check
• Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical, skills assessment test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
• Candidate must clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to acquire and retain credentials vital for the position
• Position-specific clearances may include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal service clearances
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview and assessment required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

The starting rate for this role is $41.48.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]