Aerospace Machinist Lead

About the role

The Aerospace Machinist Lead supports TOS II at Arnold AFB Tennessee, working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining or supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Test Facility equipment for operations
• Prepare test articles for testing
• Install test articles and check installation
• Troubleshoot equipment, test articles, and installations in case of malfunctions
• Operate plant and test equipment during tests
• Aids in tests and operates test articles such as controls for engines and rockets; removes test articles after tests
• Installs and maintains facility systems; accomplishes maintenance and servicing work required to place and keep test facility equipment in operation
• Uses a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, measuring and testing equipment
• Instructs less experienced lower-level grade craftsmen
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• Six years of machinist experience in the working section of an Aeronautical Test Facility
• Progressive experience as an Aerospace Machinist, Machinist, Millwright, Aircraft Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic may be substituted for the required experience
• Ability to skillfully operate and work with the wide variety of hand and machine tools associated with trade
• Ability to direct the work of lower grade craftsman

Qualifications

• Current U. S. Citizenship required
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network

Skills

• Ability to operate and work with a wide variety of hand and machine tools associated with trade
• Ability to direct the work of lower grade craftsman

Benefits

• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Pay

Starting Hourly Rate: $40.37 - $44.86

Schedule

Open to work any shift, with shift determination based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.