The Manual Machinist I performs basic machining operations and assists with machine setups to produce aviation components that meet dimensional and quality specifications. This position continues to develop machining skills while supporting production activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate manual machines such as engine lathes, mills, grinders, or similar equipment.
- Perform basic machine setups under supervision.
- Mount, align, and secure tools, fixtures, and workpieces on machines.
- Measure finished workpieces using precision measuring instruments.
- Replace worn cutting tools and adjust speeds and feeds as required.
- Stop machines to remove finished parts or change tooling and setups.
- Follow router instructions and work instructions for machining operations.
- Perform deburring and finishing operations.
- Maintain machines, tooling, and work area organization.
- Move materials, tools, and fixtures as required to support production flow.
- Follow safety procedures and quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Technical machining training preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- 1--3 years of machining or manufacturing experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to read basic drawings and work instructions.
- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments.
- Basic understanding of machining principles, including speeds and feeds.
- Mechanical problem-solving ability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, squat, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes excessive.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Technical machining training
- 1–3 years of machining or manufacturing experience
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to read basic drawings and work instructions
- Familiarity with precision measuring instruments
- Basic understanding of machining principles, including speeds and feeds
- Mechanical problem-solving ability
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.
HEICO Insights
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.
