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Entry-Level Aircraft Machinist (Machining)

USA - Mesa, AZ💼 Full-time💰 $45,050–$45,050🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-27

Core

Fabricate, modify, and repair metallic or composite aircraft parts and assemblies using manual or CNC mills, lathes, jigs, bores, and grinders in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center.

Role type

Entry-level IC aircraft machinist (machining)

Builds

Proprietary aircraft parts and assemblies for Air Dominance Operations

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing (composite and metallic fabrication)

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, process improvement, FOD prevention

Preferred skills

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

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 machined parts; ensure compliance with engineering specifications and safety procedures; recommend design changes to engineering staff.

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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