Heritage Aviation, Ltd. provides custom metal fabrication and wire assembly services that are suitable for a broad base of industries, including Aviation, Military, Defense, and Space. As an AS9100 registered organization, we offer Assembly and Manufacturing Services that include:

• Precision Machining for Metals and Plastics
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Component and Wiring Harness Assembly
• Special processing capabilities for Welding, Painting, and Chromate Conversion Coating

Built from legacy organizations specializing in aerospace manufacturing, assembly and repair, Heritage Aviation, Ltd is a provider of complete components and assemblies to support primary aircraft manufacturers. As an AS9100 registered organization with over 40,000 square feet of floor space located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex, Heritage Aviation provides services and support to the vast number of local commercial and military aerospace organizations with the ability to service international clients in the same manner. Our FAA 145 Repair Station Certification allows us the authority to inspect, repair and overhaul components.
Heritage Aviation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Heritage Aviation encourages and supports workplace diversity.

SUMMARY

Due to a huge increase in business, Heritage Aviation LTD is looking for an experienced CNC Brake Press Operator.  Candidate must have a complete and thorough understanding of the aerospace machine shop industry and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  To be successful, candidate must be an excellent problem solver with 5+ yrs experience machining,  Candidate must be able to read blue prints effectively with good mechanical aptitude and common sense.

Heritage Aviation LTD offers highly competitive benefit packages which include Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Plan(s), Holiday's and Paid Time Off, as well as Company paid Short and Long-Term Disability income benefits, Basic Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance benefits.  Employee compensation will be market based and will be determined based on experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

-Set up mills, tools and attachments, and operates machines in accordance with work instructions.

-Experienced with the use of Fixtures, Bored Jaws, Custom Tooling and other Attachments

-Read and interpret blue prints, work instructions and other engineering information to determine the machining process and sequence of operations.

-Measure dimensions and tolerances using hand measuring tools.

-Machine parts to specifications on a 3/4/5 axis CNC milling machine.

-Setup and adjust holding fixtures, machine tools and work material in accordance to work instructions.

-Check and maintain machine-cutting tools for adequacy in operation.

-Calculate and monitor speed and feeds of the machine.

-Conduct proper inspection of first-run and in-process piece parts.

-Accurate record keeping- log information on scraped piece parts and complete production routers.

-Maintains constant focus on minimizing scrap to near zero output.

-Maintains a safe and clean working environment.

-Ensure the quality of a piece part.

- May provide training to lower level machinists.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Good social skills and the ability to work well under direct supervisor; individual will be working closely with shop manager.

- Mathematical skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

- The ability to exercise good reasoning skills; must be able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and demonstrate the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

- The ability to understand and follow instructions.

- The ability to concentrate.

- Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills.

- The ability to get along with others or to be part of a team.

- Regular attendance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

5+ years related CNC machinist experience: (i) reading and understanding mechanical drawings; (ii) using hand tools, power tools, and machinery such as drill presses, rivet and hardware presses OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 

3+ years’ experience with 4 and 5 axis setups.

3+ years Set up experience required and is a must.

Previous experience manufacturing simple to complex mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies preferred.

Aerospace and Tool/Die experience is a plus.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contracts, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT/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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-Work is performed in an office and factory settings; while performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, is exposed to a shop environment (noise, dust, odors and fumes), and moderate to loud noise levels.

-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to (a) stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; (b) sit, stand, bend, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch, and move about facilities; (c) lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or 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.

What We Offer:

Teammates at Heritage Aviation receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, matching 401k, PTO, paid holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short-term disability, and education and certification reimbursement.  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities