Machinist

Future Aviation, Inc., a HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI) Repair Group facility, located in Southwest Florida, is the largest independent regional airline component MRO facility in the industry. We are currently seeking a Machinist to join our team. The Machinist uses appropriate equipment such as surface grinder, wire EDM, RO GRINDERS, Milling machines, lathes and other equipment to create and make tooling to match part drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make, or modify existing tooling, tools for new or old job prints.
• Make sure tools are sharpened and tool holders in good working condition before being placed back on shelf or in tool drawers. Repair or requisition replacement parts, tooling or hardware as needed to maintain adequate stock.
• Set up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool, tap, drills, or holder for grinding.
• Make up set up carts, for any machine upon request providing print is given out in sufficient time to prepare said carts. Use tools that are safe and in good repair.
• Performs typical machine shop and mold press operations to support the shop floor.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per the P.M. charts.
• Must be able to perform but not limited to the following tasks: milling, turning, drilling, taping, de-burring, molding and all bench operations and inspect.
• Must be familiar with the basic machine functions in order to perform the tasks stated above.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards i.e., proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Must have a minimum of 2 years factory-related experience
• Must be able to read and interpret technical data
• Must be able to read and write the English language
• Must be proficient in the use of Tools & Equipment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.