Join the exciting world of aviation and experience the behind-the-scenes action! This is a prime opportunity to experience a FAA Part 145 repair station firsthand and launch a career in aviation maintenance. S & T Aircraft is currently looking for a Tool Room Machinist to join our Maintenance Team. This is an excellent advanced-level position for those wanting a career in aviation, with plenty of room to grow.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing support to our aircraft mechanics and assisting engineering with parts fabrication and repair.
• Operation and maintenance of conventional lathe and conventional milling machines.
• Review drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Taking precise measurements for engineering.
• Planning sequence of tasks to complete assignments.
• Maintain a safe and clean workstation.
• Designing jigs and templates as work aids in the fabrication of parts.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and safety.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in math.
• Ability to operate non-CNC equipment.
• Comfortable with maintaining tolerances of 0.0005 inches or better.
• Ability to single point on a lathe.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and prints.
• Ability to TIG weld aluminum for repairs is nice but not required.
• Is receptive to learning new machinery and techniques.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move up to 50lbs.
• Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
• Can wear PPE.
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.

This is a full-time position with a well-established, family-owned company. Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, military, medical and family leave.

Job Types: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with an hour for lunch from 12pm to 1pm.

Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour, based on experience.

In accordance with Federal Regulations APPLICANTS MUST:

• Be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Be able to perform simple math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Be able to comprehend technical manuals as well as verbal and written instructions.
• Submit to and pass Department of Transportation drug test initially and on a random basis.
• Not have tested positive to a DOT drug test previously. If a previous positive DOT drug test has occurred, the applicant must have completed an approved rehabilitation program.
• Submit to a background check. (Criminal record not an immediate disqualifier.)