Machinist Technician - Base

United Airlines•San Francisco, CA

45d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. Key Responsibilities: As a Machinist Technician, you will work in the fast-paced Technical Operation department. You will play a very important role in providing service to our internal customers. The Machinist Technician should have a strong confirmed understanding and abilities to perform repairs and manufacture parts daily including the required following duties and qualifications: Comprehensive knowledge of four major machine groups: Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinders, and Drills through a formal apprenticeship program or extensive experience. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and ARs/ Rus. Must be familiar with precision measuring instruments and have the ability to machine parts to close tolerances. Must be able to set up, operate, and function competently as a machinist on at least two of the following machine tool types: Grinder - Precision internal and external, CNC and conventional Lathes - Engine and vertical, CNC and conventional Milling Machines - Horizontal boring mills and vertical milling machines, CNC and conventional Hand Blending - High Strength Steel, Exotic Materials Honing - Automatic and hand Bushing Installation and bench work All Machinists will be required to train on all machine tools and machining processes performed in the landing gear focus repair cell. Cross training and classroom training will be an ongoing process. Machinist Technicians are required to work around-the-clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, outdoors in all weather conditions. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma/GED or education equivalent.
Customer focused
2 years experience required in general machinist work and successful completion of a trade test
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended, or expired is not considered valid)
Must pass a 10-year background check
Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical, skills assessment test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
Candidate must clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to acquire and retain credentials vital for the position
Position-specific clearances may include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal service clearances
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview and assessment required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

Responsibilities

Comprehensive knowledge of four major machine groups: Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinders, and Drills through a formal apprenticeship program or extensive experience.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and ARs/ Rus.
Must be familiar with precision measuring instruments and have the ability to machine parts to close tolerances.
Must be able to set up, operate, and function competently as a machinist on at least two of the following machine tool types: Grinder - Precision internal and external, CNC and conventional Lathes - Engine and vertical, CNC and conventional Milling Machines - Horizontal boring mills and vertical milling machines, CNC and conventional Hand Blending - High Strength Steel, Exotic Materials Honing - Automatic and hand Bushing Installation and bench work
All Machinists will be required to train on all machine tools and machining processes performed in the landing gear focus repair cell. Cross training and classroom training will be an ongoing process.
Machinist Technicians are required to work around-the-clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, outdoors in all weather conditions. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority.

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