Machinist

GA Telesis, LLC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

40d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Requirements

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.

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