Machine Operator at Piper Aircraft

Job Description

Machine Operator compensation range (based on experience level) $19- $26/hr

• Manufacture aircraft parts using manual machines such as brake presses, shears, deburr machines, bead and flare machines, band saws, hand routers, shrinkers, wash machines, etc.
• Perform daily or other routine scheduled periodic maintenance as required. Report any out of tolerance conditions to leadership and facilities staff.
• Assist with equipment repairs when required
• Inspect and buying off own work orders using Piper inspection certifications
• Complete first part inspections, and other periodic inspections as required prior to fabricating the remainder of the lot or batch. Report any defects in forming to leadership for correction.
• Maintain compliance with all Piper QAM/QIM and FAA requirements
• Partner with senior teammates within career path to receive and share practical knowledge for proper training to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
• Adhere and maintain all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervision.

• Manufacture aircraft parts using manual and CNC operated machines such as CNC brake presses, Punch Presses, Laser Turrets, drill presses, CNC tube benders, etc
• Inspect and buying off own and completing first part inspection for Team Mates work using Piper inspection certifications
• Assist the department maintaining compliance with Piper QAM/QIM and FAA requirements.
• Ability to and willingness to receive and share practical knowledge, train , and mentor teammates within career path to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
• Adhere, maintain and assist teammates within career path to all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
• Perform duties of lower graded position within Career Path and other duties as assigned by supervision.

• Maintaining the departments compliance with Piper QAM/QIM and FAA requirements.
• Fabricate aircraft parts using manual machines such as rollers, stretch presses, hydraulic presses, etc.
• Manufacture aircraft parts using manual machines such as lathes, mills, drill presses, deburr machine, bead and flare machine, band saws, wash, I.D. and rollers
• Inspect and buying off own and completing first part inspection for Team Mates work using Piper inspection certifications.
• Serves as lead with the ability to guide and willingness to receive and share practical knowledge, train, cross-train and mentor teammates within career path to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.
• Adhere, maintain, assist and train teammates within career path to all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.
• Perform audits of areas within the department as required to maintain compliance with all FAA and Piper operational requirements. Initiate related operational process or procedural corrective action , or request additional assistance from leadership or other support teams where necessary.
• Perform duties of lower graded position within Career Path and other duties as assigned by supervision.

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion Machine Operation program or 2 years experience preferred

Related machine operation Requirements:

o Machine Operator I: 2 years of experience

o Machine Operator II: 2 5 years of experience

o Senior Machine Operator: 5 years of experience

Ability to work scheduled shift and hours, including overtime

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Use of hand and power tools as required

Follow all safety procedures

Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Adhere to Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions

Piper Benefits Overview

Core Health Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Piper Provided Benefits (Basic):

Basic Life

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)

11 company holidays

Voluntary Benefits:

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD Buy- Up)

Accident Plan

Critical Illness

Universal Life (Whole Life Policy)

Hospital StayPay

Preferred Legal Plan

Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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