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About G3 Aerospace

G3 Aerospace is a growing aerospace engineering and manufacturing company supporting aircraft interior programs, tooling, production parts, and related manufacturing services. We specialize in practical, high-quality aerospace solutions and are expanding our manufacturing capabilities to support customer production requirements.

We are looking for team members who take pride in their work, care about quality, and want to be part of a growing manufacturing operation.

Position Summary

G3 Aerospace is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Machine Operator to support our aerospace manufacturing operations. This position will be responsible for operating production equipment, preparing and processing parts, performing inspections, and supporting general manufacturing activities.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable working with machines and hand tools, and able to follow detailed work instructions. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to measure parts accurately, and a commitment to producing quality work in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment used to produce aerospace interior components.
• Set up, monitor, and run machines according to work instructions, travelers, drawings, and supervisor direction.
• Load and unload materials, tools, fixtures, and parts safely and accurately.
• Trim, drill, sand, deburr, clean, finish, and rework parts as needed.
• Use hand tools, drills, routers, sanding tools, measuring tools, and other shop equipment.
• Verify part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, gauges, templates, and other inspection tools.
• Inspect parts throughout the production process for defects, damage, dimensional issues, or workmanship concerns.
• Follow drawings, work instructions, production travelers, and quality requirements.
• Record production activity, inspection results, material usage, job progress, and nonconforming issues as required.
• Identify and communicate machine issues, tooling concerns, part quality problems, or process questions to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow company safety procedures and quality system requirements.
• Support other production activities as needed, including part finishing, packaging, material preparation, assembly support, and general shop tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a machine operator or in a manufacturing, shop, mechanical, automotive, fabrication, woodworking, or hands-on production environment.
• Ability to accurately use calipers and micrometers.
• Basic understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions carefully.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production travelers, and basic drawings.
• Good hand-eye coordination and steady control when drilling, trimming, sanding, or finishing parts.
• Ability to identify quality issues and communicate concerns clearly.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and stay focused on production tasks.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials or parts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of metrology and inspection practices.
• Experience operating CNC routers, trimming equipment, vacuum forming equipment, or other production machinery.
• Experience working with plastics, composites, aerospace parts, fixtures, tooling, or tight-tolerance components.
• Experience using gauges, templates, fixtures, or other inspection tools to verify part conformity.
• Familiarity with aerospace, AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality-controlled manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read basic technical drawings and understand dimensional requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, careful, and mechanically minded. This person should be comfortable operating equipment, working with tools, measuring parts, following a process, and taking ownership of producing quality work.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in doing the job correctly.
• Notices details and catches issues before they become larger problems.
• Works carefully without rushing through important steps.
• Can perform repetitive production work with consistency.
• Is comfortable verifying dimensions with inspection tools.
• Understands the importance of quality, documentation, and process control.
• Asks questions when something is unclear.
• Wants to grow with a company that is expanding its manufacturing capabilities.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a manufacturing/shop environment. The role may involve standing for extended periods, working near production equipment, using hand and power tools, handling plastic/composite materials, and performing detailed finishing or rework operations. Proper PPE and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Health benefits package
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Profit-sharing bonuses
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement