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As a Manual Lathe Machinist, you will perform setup, calibration, maintenance and operation of machining equipment, to make complex precise cuts, bends, alignments and forms of requisite materials. Cross-trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.
Pay Range: $26.41 – $39.62 per hour plus quarterly bonus opportunity. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Shift Availability
Positions are available on 1st shift
What you'll do:
- Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.
- Computes dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces.
- Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers. Troubleshoots, debugs and modifies to achieve expected performance.
- Machines parts utilizing shop related equipment, manual skills may include but are not limited to polishing, lapping, turning, grinding, milling and EDM. CNC machinist operators may additionally engage in program related activities such as writing and modifications.
- Adjusts and sets up machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
- Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
- Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
- Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
- Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of lathe/mill manual machinist experience is required.
- Minimum 3 years of resolving problems involving machining of materials, fixtures tools etc
- Minimum 3 years of precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
- Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
- Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods for 50% of shift.
- Ability to workday shift as required.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Desired Skills:
- High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
- Experience or knowledge of CNC machining
- Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program; or equivalent.
- Attainment of trade certification.
Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels.
Benefits that make life better:
- 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
Background Information
The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school. The person requires an ability to understand, utilize and communicate specialized information in speech and written text. This specialized training is often formalized and recognized by a specific certificate, diploma or license.
Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is one to three years.
Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience ensure work assignments are successfully carried out because he/she understands what is expected, as well as the best approach to take.
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years lathe/mill manual machinist experience
- Minimum 3 years resolving machining problems involving materials, fixtures, and tools
- Minimum 3 years using precision measuring instruments and hand tools (calipers, gauges, micrometers)
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints
- Working knowledge of production management computer systems and related internal control systems
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted for approximately 25% of the workday
- Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods (about 50% of shift)
- Ability to work day shift as required
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- High school graduation and completion of diploma/training program at a college or technical school (typical minimum)
- Willingness/ability to cross-train in complementary skills and participate in training others
- Experience or knowledge of CNC machining
- Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program or equivalent
- Attainment of trade certification
- Working knowledge of OEM manuals, rework process instructions, and MSDS labels
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
