Machinist

About the role

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term. As a Machinist you will be required to complete a machining function from start to finish. You will load fixtures/parts onto the machine, indicate them round and flat to the machine surface. Set tools and generate offsets. Be responsible for recording dimensions throughout the machining process.

Responsibilities

• Machine products to tight tolerances
• Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed
• Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers
• Computes dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces
• Adjusts and sets up machine tools for use by machining tool operators
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements
• Work independently and as a team to achieve maximum quality
• Compute and verify dimensions to ensure accuracy
• Observing all applicable safety practices
• Carries out other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience as a Machinist including operating lathes or mills
• 3 or more years of experience reading/interpreting manuals and technical drawings, utilizing hand tools, and working with precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, gauges, micrometers)
• 3 or more years of experience with manual machine tools operations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Ability to stand for 5 plus hours at a time

Skills

• Preferred CNC or Manual Machinist Certification
• VTL (Vertical Turning Lathe) experience
• High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health‑ & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities
• Signing bonus: $2,500 for candidates with at least one year of machining experience