Overhaul Manual Lathe Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role :

The Overhaul Manual Lathe Machinist plays a critical role in the durable goods manufacturing process by expertly operating manual lathes to overhaul and repair aircraft components. This position requires a deep understanding of machining principles and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure parts meet stringent quality standards. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are paramount to prevent defects and ensure the longevity of overhauled components. This is a DOT rated position. All employees in this department are subject to random drug testing.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Proven experience as a manual lathe machinist, preferably MRO of aircraft components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and machining specifications.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, materials, and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities :

Skills :

The required skills enable the machinist to accurately interpret complex technical drawings and execute precise machining operations on manual lathes, ensuring parts meet exact specifications. Proficiency with measuring tools is essential for quality control and verifying tolerances during and after machining. Safety awareness and adherence to protocols protect both the machinist and equipment, fostering a secure work environment. Effective communication and record-keeping skills support collaboration with engineering teams and maintain traceability of work performed, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About the Company :

Axian Technology has been supplying products and services to aerospace, military, medical, electronics and commercial customers since 1959. Axian supplies products to customers around the world using the latest machinery, systems, and controls. We are an industry leader in the manufacturing of machined parts.

Our facility is a modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing complex located in north central Phoenix, Arizona. Our main plant is located off the I-17 west side access road, just south of Union Hills, about 20 minutes north of Sky Harbor Airport. It produces machined parts and assemblies.

In 2020, we moved into a larger facility to allow for continued growth. In this move, we added about 10,000 square feet to our footprint. Previously, Axian populated 3 separate buildings, totaling about 30,000 square feet. Axian is now under one roof, with approximately 42,000 square feet in our manufacturing plant.

We are continually improving our processes and increasing our level of automation and productivity in order to effectively compete with the ever-increasing foreign competition. Axian is well versed in CNC machining, as well as manual processes where needed. Our variety of machines allows us to be competitive on a wide variety of products, while reducing the need to outsource any machining, which further drives down our costs.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to be an industry leader in the field of small parts manufacturing.

Our Operating Philosophy

To deal with our customers and employees with honesty, integrity, and understanding. To maintain an overwhelming sense of “customer”, both for our external and our internal customers. To strive for continuous improvement in our procedures, processes, and products. To respect and understand our process variations, and to always strive to keep them in control. And to always keep our focus on the process, not the product, for it is only in controlling the process that true quality is achieved.

We offer : Health Insurance

Vision

Dental

401K match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

And more....