SUMMARY: The Machinist III will perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA. In addition to that, the machinist will also develop, duplicate, and manufacture tooling equipment as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prioritize components for repairs to ensure delivery requirements are met on time.
- Apply specialty coatings to aviation components as required.
- Ensures up-to-date knowledge of all tools and proper use of equipment within assigned area of responsibility.
- Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
- Utilize precision measuring equipment daily.
- Weld utilizing ARC, MIG and TIG.
- Operate an oxygen/acetylene torch.
- Operate a plasma torch.
- Develop and duplicate tooling using engineering drawings.
- Maintain inventory supplies for daily operation.
- Inspect work completed on aviation components.
- Operate manual lathe machines.
- Operate manual milling machines.
- Operate cut-off saws.
- Operate band saws.
- Operate bench grinders.
- Operate belt sanders.
- Operate drill presses.
- Operate the forklift as needed.
- Inspect work completed on aviation components.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
- 4 years of manual machinist experience is required.
- 4 years of welding experience is required.
- Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
- Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
- Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.
- Basic computer operating skills.
OTHER:
- The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree
- 4 years of manual machinist experience
- 4 years of welding experience
- Ability to weld using ARC, MIG and TIG processes
- Experience operating manual lathes and manual milling machines
- Experience operating saws, grinders, sanders, and drill presses
- Ability to operate a forklift as needed
- Ability to develop and duplicate tooling from engineering drawings
- Use of precision measuring equipment daily
- Basic computer operating skills
- Flexible to changing workloads/priorities and maintain productive work environment
What We Do
VSE Aviation is a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the global aviation market. It specializes in components and engine accessories for commercial, business, general aviation, military/defense, and rotorcraft customers. Through its integrated solutions and authorized OEM distribution, VSE Aviation focuses on enhancing the productivity and longevity of high-value, business-critical aviation assets.
