Machine Shop Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Tooling Support
• Assist machinists with tool preparation, presetting, cleaning, and organization
• Maintain tooling inventory and report worn or damaged tools
• Ensure tooling is properly labeled, stored, and handled
• Deburring & Part Finishing
• Perform manual deburring, edge breaking, and basic finishing per work instructions
• Use hand tools, abrasives, and pneumatic tools safely and effectively
• Ensure parts meet dimensional, visual, and cosmetic requirements
• Packaging & Shipping Preparation
• Package machined parts per aerospace specifications to prevent damage or contamination
• Apply proper identification, labeling, and documentation
• Affix kits and prepare for internal or external processing
• Laser Marking
• Operate laser marking equipment under established procedures
• Verify part orientation, marking location, and content per drawings or customer requirements
• Inspect marked parts for clarity, accuracy, and compliance
• Assembly
• Perform manual/mechanized assembly operations
• Responsible for adhering to all safety and quality requirements
• Process specifications using hand tools, machinery, air presses, jigs and other equipment and tooling
• Must be able to follow work instructions
• Shop Maintenance & Organization
• Assist with machine cleaning, chip removal, and coolant maintenance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area (5S practices)
• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks as directed
• Quality & Safety
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and shop procedures
• Comply with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ITAR, customer requirements)
• Report nonconforming parts, damaged equipment, or safety concerns promptly

Additional Responsibilities

• Support production flow and meet delivery schedules
• Aid with other shop tasks as needed