Machinist II

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Turbine Controls MRO, a VSE Aviation Company (“TC MRO”) is a globally recognized maintenance, repair and overhaul facility with over 180 employees and more than 45 years of expertise in engine component and accessory repair services.  Our locations in Bloomfield, Connecticut and Miramar, Florida service original equipment manufacturers, airlines, engine centers, asset managers and government agencies supporting components and LRU's for commercial, military, airframe and industrial applications.  Our focus on customer satisfaction, process improvement, quality, delivery and competitive pricing has made TC MRO a recognized leader in the aerospace industry.

SUMMARY:  The Machinist II will perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA.  In addition to that, the machinist will also develop, duplicate, and manufacture tooling equipment as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prioritize components for repairs to ensure on time delivery requirements are met.
• Apply specialty coatings to aviation components as required.
• Ensures up-to-date knowledge of all tools and proper use of equipment within assigned area of responsibility.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment daily.
• Operate an oxygen/acetylene torch.
• Develop and duplicate tooling using engineering drawings.
• Maintain inventory supplies for daily operation.
• Inspect work completed on aviation components.
• Operate manual lathe machines.
• Operate manual milling machines.
• Operate cut-off saws.
• Operate band saws.
• Operate bench grinders.
• Operate belt sanders.
• Operate drill presses.
• Operate the forklift as needed.
• Inspect work completed on aviation components.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree
• 3+ year of relevant/technical work experience OR
• An additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
• Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling applications.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of manual/technical machinist experience.
• 5+ years of welding experience.
• Formal machining training.

OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.