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Location: This position is available Sky Harbor, AZ
The exact worksite location will be selected based on business requirements and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.
The hourly base range for this position is $18-$22/hr. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations
ResponsibilitiesAs a High School Intern - Machinist here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in our machining processes to ensure the production of high-quality parts. You will operate and set up various machines, such as lathes, mills, and grinders, to fabricate precision components. Your expertise and attention to detail will contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations and the overall growth of our business.
In this role, you will impact the efficiency, productivity, and quality of our machining processes by operating and setting up machines, interpreting blueprints and specifications, and conducting quality inspections.
Key Responsibilities
Working 1:1 with a mentor, you will apply your current skills and learn to:
• Operate and set up machines, such as lathes, mills, and grinders, to fabricate precision components
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine machining operations
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure parts meet specifications and quality standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues to maintain production flow
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize machining processes and improve efficiency
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Be a US Person
- Have earned a High School Diploma from an Arizona school during the 2026-27 school year.
- Have hands-on classroom experience in the operation of machining equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
- Have basic knowledge of mechanical components and systems.
- Have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Have good manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.
WE VALUE
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated & responsible
- Good communication skills
- Ability to set priorities
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Competency in drawing print reviews
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.
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Skills Required
- Be a U.S. Person
- Earn a high school diploma from an Arizona school during the 2026–27 school year
- Hands-on classroom experience operating machining equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders
- Basic knowledge of mechanical components and systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Good manual dexterity and strong attention to detail
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and responsible
- Good communication skills
- Ability to set priorities
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Competency in drawing print reviews
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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