Aviation Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Aviation Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced General Machinist III to join our team. This role requires expertise in both horizontal and vertical milling centers and involves setting up and operating a variety of machines, including conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines such as mills, lathes, chuckers, and honing machines. You will play a crucial role in crafting metal parts to precise tolerances and dimensions.

If interested with relevant experience please text Jay with Aerotek Aviation and upload an updated resume. Text Jay @ View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Location: Jacksonville (by the zoo)

Shifts: *Training will be on day shift*

• 1st Shift: 5AM - 3:30PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:30PM - 2AM

Pay: $28 - 35/hr (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines to produce metal parts.
• Perform complex manual operations, including trimming parts, polishing surfaces, and bending metal parts to exact dimensions.
• Interpret complicated blueprints, sketches, specifications, and GD&T.
• Solve problems related to work holding arrangements, unusual materials, machine settings, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods.
• Determine sequence of operations and methods of setup.
• Select, mount, and align specialized machine attachments and tooling.
• Calculate and set machining factors such as speed, feed, and depth of cut.
• Perform first piece OAP inspection and verify quality according to SOP.
• Follow all safety regulations and handle parts and machinery with care.
• Participate in cell or fabrication projects and assist with process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of elementary geometry, algebra, and trigonometric principles.
• Ability to read and interpret precision measuring instruments, drawings, and specifications.
• Capability to make minor modifications to NC/CNC equipment programs.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in setting up, tool changes, first article inspection, and program check-out.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Haas Mills, Tsugami Horizontal Milling Centers, and FANUC Controls.
• Understanding of tooling, end mills, drills, and slab mills.
• Ability to read g-code and make calculations for radius changes.
• Experience with CNC, vertical/horizontal mills, and Bridgeport manual mill/lathe.
• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical or vocational schooling preferred.

Why Work Here?

Our team is committed to providing a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. We offer a climate-controlled facility with excellent lighting and a well-organized, clean machine shop. Join a rapidly growing company that values quality and precision.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in a temperature-controlled machine shop with a strong emphasis on meeting deadlines. The dress code includes closed-toed shoes, long pants, and t-shirts, with safety requirements such as steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection. The company provides all necessary tools and measuring equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.