CareerPlanSign in

Aircraft Machinist

USA - Mesa, AZ💼 Full-time💰 $67,150–$67,150🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Fabricate, modify, and repair metallic or composite aircraft parts and assemblies using manual or CNC mills, lathes, jigs, bores, and grinders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Role type

Manufacturing IC aircraft machinist

Builds

Proprietary aircraft parts and assemblies for Air Dominance Operations

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing (composites and metals)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CNC machine operations, water-jet machining, ultrasonic core carving, composite machining, precision measurement, layout development, tool sequencing

Preferred skills

Active DoD Secret security clearance, setup and operation of CNC trim and drill, setup and operation of water-jet trim, setup and operation of ultrasonic core carving

Technologies

CNC mills, lathes, jig bores, grinders, water-jet machines, ultrasonic core carving equipment, dial indicators, micrometers, protractors, calipers, bore gages

Responsibilities

Operate CNC and water-jet machines to trim and drill parts; fabricate and repair composite and metallic components; identify nonconforming parts and report issues; set up precision measuring instruments; develop layouts and calculate dimensions for machining; ensure work is free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and complies with engineering specifications; follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

Sourced via workday · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 70,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.