Job Description
Job DescriptionMachinist - Aviation Component Repair
Industry: Aviation / Aerospace Component MRO
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Louisville, KY
Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr, with quick advancement opportunities
Available Shift:
1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
2nd Shift Monday–Thursday, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am
Job Description
Snelling has an immediate opening for a Machinist with an established company in the Louisville, KY area.
This position will work with manual lathes, vertical lathes, mills, surface grinders, and CNC mill/lathe programming to machine and fabricate precision components to spec. The ideal candidate can work independently, reads blueprints fluently, and brings a proactive, problem-solving attitude to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Duties
- Machine and fabricate components and tooling to exact specifications
- Operate a variety of manual and CNC machines, including mills, lathes, and grinders
- Program and run CNC mills and lathes
- Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
- Inspect finished parts for conformance to industry and OEM standards
- Support fabrication and custom tooling projects as needed
Machinist Requirements
- Proven experience operating both manual and CNC machines (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
- Ability to program CNC mills and lathes
- Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
- Precision measurement and inspection skills (micrometers, calipers, gauges)
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance after 30 days
- 401(k) - eligible from start date, matched after 1 year
- Weekly electronic pay
About Snelling
Since 1951, Snelling has helped match exceptional people with exceptional opportunities, and we continue to set the standard of excellence in our field. By combining our award-winning history with industry-leading technology, our team has what it takes to connect you with the job opportunity you seek quickly and efficiently.
Keywords: Machinist, CNC, MRO, Mills, Lathes, Blueprint Reading