Manual Machinist

GA Telesis; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to operate milling machines, lathes, grinders, and precision measuring tools to machine aircraft parts and fabricate tools. This on-site role is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL and reports to the Director of Production.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on machining experience with aerospace components and the ability to read blueprints and tolerances to exacting standards. Full-time employment offering stability.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and maintaining aircraft components.
• Skilled in performing repairs on aircraft articles.
• Familiar with aircraft tools and equipment.
• Able to interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Select tools, machines, and materials for machining tasks.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances with micrometers and calipers.
• Align and secure fixtures and tools on machines.
• Set up and operate machine tools to perform precision machining.
• Clean and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Monitor machine feed and speed during operations.
• Diagnose malfunctions and determine adjustments or repairs.
• Study blueprints and engineering drawings to plan operations.
• Machine parts to specifications using lathes, mills, grinders.
• Check pieces for lubrication or cooling.
• Position and fasten workpieces.
• Measure and inspect finished parts for defects.
• Exchange technical information with engineering or supervision.
• Operate equipment to verify efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aircraft machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Safety compliance

Job description

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

The Manual Machinist role is a full-time position that will be responsible for using milling machines, boring mills, grinders, lathes, and precision measuring equipment to perform/alterations on aircraft parts and fabricate tools. Reporting to the Director of Production, the ideal candidate should be a qualified trade professional and a proven craftsman. This role is based on site in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in the preparation of machinery work.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and Vernier calipers.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine the need for adjustments or repairs.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to repair products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
• Position and fasten workpieces.
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Confer with engineering or supervisory personnel to exchange technical information.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of methods of repairing, installing, and maintaining components of aircraft articles.
• Skilled in performing repairs and modifications on aircraft articles.
• Familiar with tools and equipment appropriate for the functions performed.
• Ability to understand and interpret documents related to technical manuals, diagrams, and safety rules.