Aerospace Machinist

Astrion•Arnold AFB, TN

3d•$38 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Aerospace Machinist, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB in Tullahoma, TN. The Aerospace Machinist will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for [e.g. operating and maintaining or supporting] the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to external candidates only. BNH employees will not be considered. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work. Job Summary The successful candidate will u nder general supervision perform technical, mechanical, electrical, and manual work in the testing, operating, and/or assembly and shop areas of an engineering test facility.

Requirements

Educational Equivalent: Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
Specific Knowledge or Experience: Four years of machinist experience in the working section of an aeronautical test facility operation. Progressive experience as an outside machinist, machinist, millwright, aircraft mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic may be substituted for the required experience.
Ability to skillfully operate and work with the wide variety of hand and machine tools associated with trade
Ability to read and work from blueprints, diagrams, and sketches
Licenses/Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License
Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions
Current United States Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
Current U. S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Basic and/or Advanced Rigging Training
Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Prepares test facility equipment for operations
Prepares test articles for testing, install test articles, and checks installations
Troubleshoots equipment, test articles, and installations in case of malfunctions
Operates plant and test equipment during tests
Assists in test and operates test articles such as controls for engines and rockets
Removes test articles after tests
Installs and maintains facility systems
Accomplishes maintenance and servicing work required to place and keep test facility equipment in operation
Uses a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, measuring and testing equipment
Instructs less experienced lower-lever grade craftsman
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and Company Policy
Perform other work as required