MANUAL MACHINIST

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Minimum Requirements And Qualification

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe license preferred but not required

Must have thorough knowledge of shop practice, standard charts and tables, blueprints, and mathematics.

Must have minimum 30 months experience formal machinist training or machine shop experience.

Must identify and work with ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, and other materials common to aircraft repair.

Requires the ability to solve gear cutting problems.

Requires the ability to use all required hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

Must have thorough working knowledge of use, maintenance and repair of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other job-related instruments and equipment as required.

Must be able to obtain an airport SIDA badge

Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and overtime as required by supervisor/manager.

Works well with others by showing mutual respect and consideration.

A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Major Responsibility Areas And Duties

Works to written or verbal instructions.

Uses all tools, programs, and machine shop equipment.

Removes or fabricates aircraft parts and tools.

Performs rework, repair, and maintenance of tools and related items.

Performs user maintenance and repair of shop equipment.

Reads and interprets technical manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, sketches and other written or oral instruction used to repair, fabricate, and manufacture aircraft repair parts and special tools.

Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes.

Assist other machinists in department with skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor or shop manager.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Conditions

Ability to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights.

Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods.

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Ability to hear at conversational level with hearing aide

Must have correctable near and far vision