What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manual Machinist position at H.E.R.O.S. Inc.?
Manual Machinist
H.E.R.O.S. Inc. | Chandler, AZ | Reports to: Operations Manager
Precision Work. Real Stakes. Aircraft in the Sky.
At H.E.R.O.S., every part you machine has one job, to fly. As part of Precision Aviation Group, we repair and overhaul helicopter engine components for operators who count on us to get it exactly right, no exceptions, no shortcuts. If you take pride in tight tolerances and clean work, this is a shop where that pride matters.
We're looking for a Manual Machinist who can move fluidly between manual and CNC equipment, read a blueprint like a second language, and bring genuine problem-solving instinct to components that don't always come with a textbook fix. Aerospace repair work is rarely routine and if that sounds like a feature, not a bug, we want to talk to you.
What You'll Do
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining specifications
- Operate manual lathes, manual mills, and CNC mills, holding precision and quality standards on every piece
- Write and run CNC programs to produce components to spec
- Verify dimensions using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, and more)
- Perform routine maintenance on machines and tooling to keep everything running at its best
- Troubleshoot machining challenges alongside your team and help improve how we do things
- Document your work accurately — in this industry, the paper trail is as important as the part
What You Bring
- 3 years of hands-on experience, with solid, demonstrated command of:
- Manual Lathe
- Manual Mill
- CNC Mill
- CNC Programming
- Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills
- Mechanical aptitude and the math fundamentals to back it up
- A collaborative mindset — you'll troubleshoot as a team, not in a silo
Bonus Points If You Have
- CMM operation and programming experience
- Tool and die making background
- Familiarity with Fagor controllers
- Jig bore grinding experience
- CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Surfcam, or similar)
- The ability and appetite to design and engineer custom repairs for aerospace components. If you like a challenge nobody's solved before, this is where you'll find one.
Why H.E.R.O.S.
You'll be working on components that matter, for aircraft that carry people who count on us. It's exacting work, done by a team that respects the craft and we're looking for someone who wants to grow their skills while helping build something with a real track record of excellence.
H.E.R.O.S. Inc. (Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services) is a subsidiary of Precision Aviation Group, operating as an FAA Part 145 repair station.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person