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.

Heritage Aviation Pay & Benefits
BENEFITS PROVIDED TO FULL-TIME HERITAGE AVIATION EMPLOYEES:

Our employees enjoy a total benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Insurance Programs
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays

Job Title:  CNC Machinist        

Department:  Production

Reports to:  Machine Shop Supervisor           

Location:  Grand Prairie, Texas             

Full/Part Time:  Full time 

Remote work authorized:  No

FLSA Classification:  Non-Exempt

CBA:  No

Effective Date:   13 January 2025

Security Clearance Req:  No

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Heritage offers a stable work environment with career growth opportunities.  We take great pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset. 

We are looking for an experienced CNC machine operator and entry level machinist to be a part of our growing business. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy of our production runs by setting up 3, 4 5 axis mills, pre-programming, and monitoring runs. Successful employees are thorough and hard-working, demonstrate a strong working knowledge of CNC machinery operations, and prove a commitment to quality and safety.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, Assess, modify, and repair machined parts, tooling, fixtures or assemblies from blueprints, sketches and engineering drawings using various types of hardened and non-hardened steels, stainless steels, aluminum and other exotic materials.
• Program and use computer aided design systems and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) equipment to complete parts or assemblies.
• Be able and competent to interface with engineers, scientists, and mechanics to provide design inputs. 
• Program, set up and operate all shop equipment including manual and CNC milling machines upright and horizontal, CNC lathes, grinders, Electronic Discharge Machine (EDM), water jet machines and other pieces of equipment to fabricate Research and Development (R&D) or experimental aircraft parts and tools.
• Perform routine/periodic maintenance of tools and equipment for the Machine Shop.
• Adhere and comply with Heritage Aviation policies and regulations.
• Use measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Interpret blueprints and specification sheets.
• Monitor and maintain quality throughout production runs.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform other Machinist related duties as required.

Requirements:

•         Demonstrated experience and knowledge of programming, machining tools operations

•         Able to interpret, make recommendations and corrections to blueprints 

•         Able to adhere to safety equipment and standards

•         Valid Driver’s License

•         Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language

•         High School Diploma or higher

•         Minimum of ten (10) or more years’ experience in Machine shop fabrication 

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision
• Aircraft and or aviation related fabrication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication competencies
• Able to function well as a team member   

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Physical Demands:
This maintenance classification activity is usually accomplished in an indoor workshop environment.  Activities may include climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 lbs.  Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close and peripheral vision, and acceptable depth perception.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)