Machine Shop Assistant Jobs in Cleburne, TX (NOW HIRING)

DAS Aviation is a premier supplier of aircraft parts and repair assets, dedicated to delivering value, reliability, and innovative solutions to the global business aviation community.
When you join our team we don't think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That's why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don't want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.
What you can expect as a Machine Shop Supervisor at DAS Aviation:
The Machine Shop Supervisor will oversee daily machine shop operations, personnel, and production activities while ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. This position will be a leader who can balance production requirements with quality expectations while developing employees and supporting a positive, accountable work environment. Successful candidates will be capable of making sound decisions, solving manufacturing challenges, and driving shop performance while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This is a working supervisor position requiring both leadership capability and practical machining knowledge across manual and CNC operations.
You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:
• Supervise daily activities of machinists, programmers, and support personnel.
• Coordinate manpower and machine resources to meet production schedules.
• Monitor workflow and production priorities to support on-time delivery objectives.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Provide technical support and guidance for manual machining, CNC machining, setup, tooling, and work holding activities.
• Support setup, troubleshooting, and resolution of machining-related issues.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout the machine shop.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, training, and development.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of machine shop personnel.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, and Manufacturing departments to resolve production issues.
• Monitor machine utilization, productivity, and shop performance metrics.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care of shop equipment and tooling.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.
What you'll need to bring with you:
Your Education
A High school diploma or equivalent required.
A valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
Your Experience
5+ years of machining experience, including manual and CNC machining operations.
2+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of manual lathes, manual mills, CNC mills, and CNC lathes.
Experience with Hurco and/or Fanuc-controlled equipment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong understanding of GD&T.
Experience troubleshooting machining and manufacturing issues.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Aerospace manufacturing and/or FAA Part 145 Repair Station experience.
Experience working within an AS9100 Quality Management System.
Familiarity with Mastercam.
Experience supporting AS9102 First Article Inspections.
Experience managing low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
Your Initiative:
We're looking for a team player who is self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
Your Sense of Responsibility:
Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
You must have reliable transportation to get to work each day.
Must perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Maintain customer-oriented work habits.
Completion of work orders, FAA paperwork.
Other Particulars:
Physical Requirements
Lift at least 50 lbs.
Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
Routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
Mental Requirements
Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
Work with others in a professional manner.
Company Description:
With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.