Machinist Trainee

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Machinist Trainee, you will learn and develop hands-on machining skills under the guidance of experienced machinists, supporting the production of precision components in a safety- and quality-focused environment. You’ll gain experience interpreting blueprints and work instructions, operating different types of machines, using precision measuring tools, and following approved manufacturing and inspection processes while building a strong foundation for a long-term career in machining.

What you’ll do:

• Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.
• Computes dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces.
• Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers. Troubleshoots, debugs and modifies to achieve expected performance.
• Adjusts and sets up machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
• Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.
• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform work requiring high accuracy and precision, consistently meeting quality and tolerance requirements.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments and hand tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and torque tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings and blueprints with minimal supervision.
• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to perform shop-level calculations (fractions, decimals, percentages, .

Desires Skills:

• Working knowledge of company instructions, internal processes, rework procedures, OEM manuals, and MSDS/SDS documentation, with the ability to apply them correctly on the job.
• Experience using production management and internal control systems (., work order tracking, inventory, or quality systems).
• Enrollment in a machinist program; or equivalent.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company Pension with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid vacation starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance

• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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