The Role
Set up and operate machine tools to fabricate, modify, and repair metallic and non-metallic parts to blueprint specifications. Read blueprints, select tooling and machining sequences, secure workpieces, verify tolerances with precision measuring tools, sharpen tools, and perform related welding or flame-cutting tasks in an FAA repair-station MRO environment supporting aircraft power and hydraulic components.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
maintenance.
* Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This
includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and
production of various goods and services.
* Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other
techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
* FAA repair station Tool fabrication experience
* IDG/CSD machining and rework experiencePreferred Qualifications
Join Silver Wings Aerospace – (Homestead/Princeton, FL)
Ready to be part of an industry that keeps the world moving? Silver Wings Aerospace is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Team member to join our growing team in South Florida. Based in Princeton, Florida, Silver Wings Aerospace is a trusted name in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). We specialize in Power Generation systems (IDGs, Generators, CSDs), Hydraulic Pumps, Fuel Pumps, and Electrical Accessories—supporting airlines and operators around the globe.
What sets us apart? It’s our people and expertise. With decades of hands-on experience, advanced in-house engineering, and skilled technicians, we deliver high-quality, reliable component repairs that our customers depend on every day.
If you’re looking for a role where your work supports a fast-paced, high-impact industry—and where you can grow your skills alongside experienced professionals—Silver Wings Aerospace is the place to be.
Ready to be part of an industry that keeps the world moving? Silver Wings Aerospace is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Team member to join our growing team in South Florida. Based in Princeton, Florida, Silver Wings Aerospace is a trusted name in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). We specialize in Power Generation systems (IDGs, Generators, CSDs), Hydraulic Pumps, Fuel Pumps, and Electrical Accessories—supporting airlines and operators around the globe.
What sets us apart? It’s our people and expertise. With decades of hands-on experience, advanced in-house engineering, and skilled technicians, we deliver high-quality, reliable component repairs that our customers depend on every day.
If you’re looking for a role where your work supports a fast-paced, high-impact industry—and where you can grow your skills alongside experienced professionals—Silver Wings Aerospace is the place to be.
Overview:
To perform functions assigned in the set up and operation of machine tools applying knowledge
of machining methods. Precision instrument makers who fabricates, modify, or repair
mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools
or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal
properties, layout, and machining procedures.
To perform functions assigned in the set up and operation of machine tools applying knowledge
of machining methods. Precision instrument makers who fabricates, modify, or repair
mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools
or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal
properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Performs set up and operation of machine tools to machine metallic and nonmetallic
work pieces according to specifications, tooling instructions, and standard charts,
applying knowledge of machining methods.
* Reads blueprint or job orders for product specifications, such as dimensions and
tolerances, and tooling instructions, such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of
cut and determines sequence of operations.
* Positions and secures work pieces in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or
fixtures, using clamps and wrenches. Moves controls to position tool and work piece in
relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut.
* Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to
specifications, using measuring instruments, such as fixed gauges, calipers, and
micrometers.
* Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
* Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools, such as
welding machines and flame-cutting equipment.
* Other duties may be assigned.
* Performs set up and operation of machine tools to machine metallic and nonmetallic
work pieces according to specifications, tooling instructions, and standard charts,
applying knowledge of machining methods.
* Reads blueprint or job orders for product specifications, such as dimensions and
tolerances, and tooling instructions, such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of
cut and determines sequence of operations.
* Positions and secures work pieces in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or
fixtures, using clamps and wrenches. Moves controls to position tool and work piece in
relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut.
* Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to
specifications, using measuring instruments, such as fixed gauges, calipers, and
micrometers.
* Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
* Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools, such as
welding machines and flame-cutting equipment.
* Other duties may be assigned.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
maintenance.
* Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This
includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and
production of various goods and services.
* Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other
techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
* FAA repair station Tool fabrication experience
* IDG/CSD machining and rework experience
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience Requirements:
* High School diploma or equivalent required.
* Three to five years' experience as a machinist required, five to ten years of experience
preferred.
* Must read and write the English language.
* Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours/week as required.
* Represents strong familiarity to MRO production processes.
* High School diploma or equivalent required.
* Three to five years' experience as a machinist required, five to ten years of experience
preferred.
* Must read and write the English language.
* Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours/week as required.
* Represents strong familiarity to MRO production processes.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability
to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and
small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability
to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and
small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Skills:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands: Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
* Requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and balancing.
* Requires occasional reaching above shoulder level, kneeling or squatting.
* Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
* Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
* Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
* Regularly required to use hands and fingers.
* Works in moderate noise levels.
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
* Requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and balancing.
* Requires occasional reaching above shoulder level, kneeling or squatting.
* Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
* Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
* Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
* Regularly required to use hands and fingers.
* Works in moderate noise levels.
Protective Equipment Required:
Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, respirators, breathing
equipment per safety data sheet which will be provided by company.
Potential Hazards:
Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, airborne substances
such as glass beads or metal shavings, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets,
working around moving machinery.
Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, respirators, breathing
equipment per safety data sheet which will be provided by company.
Potential Hazards:
Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, airborne substances
such as glass beads or metal shavings, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets,
working around moving machinery.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years machinist experience (5-10 years preferred)
- Experience with IDG/CSD machining and rework
- FAA repair station tool fabrication experience
- Ability to read blueprints, job orders, and interpret dimensions and tolerances
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, fixed gauges)
- Experience setting up and operating machine tools and related equipment (grinders, welding, flame-cutting)
- Familiarity with MRO production processes and metal properties
- Ability to read and write English
- Willingness to work beyond 40 hours/week as required
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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The Company
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
