Jetaire, established in 1984, is a full-service avionics and aircraft engineering firm providing high-quality service to clients in the aviation and aerospace industries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Jetaire is global in reach and our dedicated employees, located in four offices worldwide, provide over 150 value-added technical and engineering solutions to customers in 51 countries.
JOB SUMMARY: Jetaire is seeking an experienced Machinist to Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. Applicant must be able to operate a CNC with minimal supervision, interpret drawings, blueprints, calculate angles, radius etc. Previous Aviation experience a plus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
- Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
- Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
- Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to operate a computer and navigate various computer programs.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- 3-5 years CNC experience required.
- Licensed to operate a Forklift preferred
- Airframe license preferred but not required.
- Able to work 1st or 2nd shift.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
- Attendance bonus
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Double time pay
- Overtime pay
- Quarterly bonus
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- interpreting blueprints: 1 year (Preferred)
- CNC / Machinist: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person