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Airtech is a family-owned, community focused, global leader founded in 1973. We are the market leader in materials used in the manufacturing of high-performance composite parts. Our products are used by the aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports industries to create cutting edge lighter, stronger, and greener components.

The Maintenance Machinist is responsible for adjusting, repairing, and maintaining assigned production equipment while supporting production quality and equipment performance. This role also modifies, repairs, or produces equipment parts as needed.

This is a strong fit for an experienced traditional/manual machinist who enjoys hands-on repair work, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and using manual machining skills to support production equipment in a manufacturing environment.

1. Use precision measuring and gauging tools to inspect parts before, during, and after machining to ensure they meet engineering tolerances.
2. Review technical drawings, blueprints, manuals, or instructions to understand specifications and produce precision metal parts.
3. Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and other standard machine shop equipment to produce accurate parts.
4. Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and take corrective action.
5. Make necessary repairs, corrections, and running adjustments to maintain production and quality.
6. Review the production schedule and perform scheduled maintenance when equipment is not being used for manufacturing.
7. Monitor equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended maintenance when practical to ensure proper production and quality levels.
8. Perform preventive maintenance checks and inspections on assigned equipment, report findings to the supervisor, and take appropriate action.
9. Notify the supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions taken, quality issues, or needed supplies.
10. Perform repair, rebuilding, or overhaul work on manufacturing or service equipment using blueprints, manuals, written instructions, or verbal instructions.
11. Make repair parts when parts are not commercially available or in stock.
12. Plan setups and operate typical machine shop tools to produce parts to required tolerances and company specifications.
13. Use standard machinist hand tools, measuring tools, and machine shop equipment safely and effectively.
14. Set up and test production equipment under power, identify mechanical difficulties, trace issues to the source, and correct problems.
15. Instruct and direct maintenance trainees as assigned.
16. May operate equipment during relief periods.
17. Notify supervisor or manager of any potential safety hazards.
18. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Manual machining experience required, including manual mill and lathe experience.
• Ability to machine parts to engineering tolerances and company specifications.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, sketches, and technical instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable making, modifying, or repairing parts for production equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Technical school degree, certificate, or equivalent hands-on work experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of manual machining, machine shop, toolroom, or related experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, maintenance, or repair environment preferred.

SCHEDULE:

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Monday - Friday

WE HIRE YOU TO RETIRE YOU:

Working for Airtech means being part of a global family that believes in long-term employment and promoting from within, along with personal and professional development. Airtech offers a competitive compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and a company-funded retirement plan. We put safety first to ensure we can all go home to our families after producing the best quality product in the most efficient way possible.

Learn more about us at www.airtechjobs.com.

Airtech International is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, religion, creed, color, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or sexual orientation), age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.