Manual Machinist

AerSale, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

AerSale is a global aviation products and services provider supporting passenger, cargo, and government segments. Its offerings include aircraft and component maintenance, repair and overhaul; aircraft and engine sales and leasing; used serviceable material sales and parts exchange; flight equipment asset management; and internally developed aircraft and component modifications.

The Manual Machinist operates and sets up manual mills and lathes, performs machining and repair work on parts and aerospace components, fabricates tooling and bushings, and inspects finished parts. The role requires reading technical documentation, maintaining shop materials and tools, supporting the shop lead and team in meeting production deadlines, and maintaining a clean work area. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations, with PPE and safety-protocol compliance required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience operating mills and lathes, including repair work on larger parts or aerospace components and open setup experience.
• Demonstrable experience with a broad array of manual machining equipment and non-digital precision measuring devices.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to machine parts to within 0.0005-inch tolerance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and basic shop math skills.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Must exhibit a high level of confidentiality with work product and a strong work ethic.
• Compliance with safety and health protocols, including use of required personal protective equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods with occasional sitting, and bend, twist, stretch, and reach.
• Physical capabilities include manual and finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, near vision, multi-limb coordination, visual color discrimination, and deductive reasoning.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a machining training program resulting in a degree or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual mills and lathes in the machine shop and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Perform thread repairs, boring, facing, and general machining operations.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and indicators.
• Machine parts to tight tolerances of ±.0005 or as required.
• Fabricate tooling for in-house production needs and fabricate bushings.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering plans, and other technical data.
• Requisition and maintain raw materials and tools.
• Coordinate with and support the shop lead and team to meet production deadlines.
• Keep the work area clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Education reimbursement for a related field.
• Employee referral program and recognition program.
• Paid holidays and 15 paid time-off days annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED