AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Kinston, North Carolina that is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets. With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company’s core products include fuselages, integrated wings and wing components, pylons, and nacelles.
The Machine Operator will set up and operates a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
Essential Job Functions:
- Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications
- Determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup
- Uses a variety of machinists hand tools and precision measuring instruments
- Makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining
- Fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required. Some machines may be numerically controlled.
- May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Technical certifications in machine operation, CNC programming, or aerospace manufacturing are preferred.
- Prior experience as a machine operator in manufacturing, preferably in the aerospace industry, is desirable.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
