GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.
The Manual Machinist role is a full-time position that will be responsible for using milling machines, boring mills, grinders, lathes, and precision measuring equipment to perform/alterations on aircraft parts and fabricate tools. Reporting to the Director of Production, the ideal candidate should be a qualified trade professional and a proven craftsman. This role is based on site in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
**Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in the preparation of machinery work.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and Vernier calipers.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
- Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
- Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine the need for adjustments or repairs.
- Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to repair products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
- Position and fasten workpieces.
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
- Confer with engineering or supervisory personnel to exchange technical information.
- Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of methods of repairing, installing, and maintaining components of aircraft articles.
- Skilled in performing repairs and modifications on aircraft articles.
- Familiar with tools and equipment appropriate for the functions performed.
- Ability to understand and interpret documents related to technical manuals, diagrams, and safety rules.
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Skills Required
- Extensive knowledge of methods for repairing, installing, and maintaining aircraft article components
- Skill performing repairs and modifications on aircraft articles
- Familiarity with tools and equipment appropriate for the functions performed
- Ability to understand and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and safety rules
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
What We Do
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, GA Telesis LLC is one of the world’s largest commercial aerospace firms with over $1.0 billion in assets under management. GA Telesis operates sales, leasing, distribution, and maintenance facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Finland and China. Over the past twenty years, GA Telesis has emerged as a global leader in the aerospace industry. GA Telesis is uniquely positioned to deliver complete global solutions to companies seeking to gain competitive advantages in the industry. Our company is comprised of multiple integrated business units designed to maximize the value of commercial aircraft and engines throughout their entire useful life cycle. Our sales, distribution and maintenance facilities are strategically positioned around the globe and our dedicated professional team extensive relationships and industry experience enables us to execute our strategies. With the support of our independent shareholders, Tokyo Century Corporation and ANA Trading Corporation, GA Telesis has the unique ability to acquire, invest, co-invest and maximize the value of aerospace related assets and companies. GA Telesis offers the highest quality aircraft, engines, components, maintenance and solution-based services available. We have achieved the highest organizational accreditations, including ISO-9001, AS-9120, AS9110, EASO, FAA, EASA and CAAC certifications.








