Machinist

About the role

Are you a skilled machinist who thrives in a hands-on, precision-driven environment? In this role, you’ll fabricate structural aircraft components using machine shop equipment, follow detailed instructions, and work from technical drawings and manuals. You’ll operate CNC and manual machines, maintain tools, and ensure safety and accuracy in every task. If you’re experienced, detail-oriented, and ready to take on challenging fabrication work in a fast-paced setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Who we are

ST Engineering Aerospace is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate all primary and secondary structural components using aircraft sheet metal and machine shop equipment
• Follow oral and written instructions such as supervisor’s directives and manuals to complete all routine and non-routine assignments in a timely manner
• Maintain and store tools in a serviceable condition
• Adhere to safe maintenance practices and keep a clean work area
• Maintain and supply personal records of work performed on OJT forms for the Training Department
• Successfully complete any courses deemed necessary by the training department
• Perform any work that may be assigned by his or her supervisor
• Perform the duties of and provide necessary training for lower skill levels

Job specifications

• Set up and operate all machine shop equipment and tools with little or no assistance
• Knowledge of shop math to calculate dimensions/angles
• Knowledge of various metal properties
• Thorough knowledge of metal paperwork procedures
• Ability to work from blueprints, SBS, AD notes, and engineering work orders
• Ability to recognize proper tooling and set up procedures
• Ability to layout and manufacture or modify parts per required paperwork or sample
• Ability to hold tolerances of .0002 and ½ degree
• Set up and operate CNC equipment as well as make tool offsets
• Ability to machine all types of metal with proper tooling
• Adequate knowledge of use of indicators, height gauges and other precision set-up devices
• Ability to service machines on a daily basis
• Operation of reader printer
• Knowledge of ATA codes
• General knowledge of all aircraft manuals and related materials
• Knowledge of all applicable F.A.R.’s and company policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of paperwork procedures including job clocking system, routine and non-routine cards, S.R.M.’s service bulletins and work sign off/sell-off procedures

Supervision

Under general direction. Normally performs duties after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. Some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.

Interpersonal environment

A moderate level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship with co-workers and supervision.

Physical environment

Requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft and the dexterity to extract and replace parts in a timely manner. Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours. Must have the capacity to gain knowledge by hearing for one’s own safety due to the dangers involved in the operations of shop equipment. Working environment requires standing 90 % of the workday on hard surfaces. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and report to work regularly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• “A” License desired or special training
• 2 years minimum machinist experience

Background and drug screening

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.