Machinist Crew Chief

Who YOU are and what You can become:
Are you an experienced machinist with leadership skills and a passion for precision work? ST Engineering in Pensacola, Florida is seeking a Machine Shop Crew Chief to oversee daily operations, guide team performance, and ensure quality in aircraft component fabrication. In this role, you’ll lead a crew of machinists, provide on-the-job training, coordinate workflow, and maintain equipment and safety standards. If you're ready to take the next step in your aviation career and bring your CNC and manual machining expertise to a fast-paced, team-focused environment, we want to hear from you.

Who WE are and where WE are going:

ST Engineering Aerospace is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

What YOU will do:  

The Crew Chief shall be responsible to his/her Supervisor / Manager for the overall operation of your crew and Machine shop.  The Crew Chief’s duties shall be assigned / reassigned by your Supervisor/Manager. 

In This Role YOU will: 

1.     Provide on-the-job training and technical assistance to personnel on your crew.

2.     Evaluate the performance of personnel on his/her crew and make recommendations as necessary to your supervisor.

3.     Ensure that all tools and equipment used by your crew are kept in serviceable condition and stored in an orderly manner.

4.     Recommend to your supervisor any requirements or improvements for your crew.

5.     Exercise control over stock checked out of Stockroom by employees on your crew.

6.     Complete your crew timecards and approve all hours worked.

7.     Report to your supervisor, with recommendations, about any personnel problems that cannot be resolved satisfactorily within the crew.

8.     Recommend disciplinary action within your crew.

9.     Assist your supervisor as requested in the evaluation of non-routine work cards for parts, manhours and span time, and indicate corrective

      action.

10.  Monitor, continuously, work progress. 

11. Keep your supervisor always up to date on the status, particularly on jobs that are off schedule. 

12. Assist your supervisor in preparation of the shift status and change-over reports.

13.  Perform any work that may be assigned by your supervisor.

14.  Adhere to safe maintenance practices and keep a clean work area.

15.  Maintain and supply personal records of work performed on OJT forms for the Training Department.

16.  Successfully complete any courses deemed necessary by the training department.

17.  Perform any work that may be assigned by your supervisor.

18.  Perform the duties of and provide necessary training for lower skill level.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:  

Proficient working knowledge of job specifications for Sr. Machinist. Good working knowledge or ability to acquire the skills of a supervisor.  Proficient detail blueprints reading; read, interpret and work from SBS, AD notes, and engineering work orders; utilize shop math; work with little or no supervision on most major structural parts; set up all machines under all circumstances with no supervision; maintain high quality work while working in a very timely manner; able to hold tolerances of + 0002 and + ½ degrees; Proficient in CNC programming using CAD/CAM as well as good working knowledge of geometrics for method of part set up and generation of tool paths, set up and operate CNC equipment and edit the program with little or no assistance; build special tooling; perform maintenance on shop equipment’ knowledge of ATA codes; knowledge of all aircraft manuals and related materials; general knowledge of all aircraft manuals and related materials; knowledge of all applicable F.A.R.’s and company policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of  paperwork procedures including job clocking system, routine and non-routine cards, S.R.M.’s service bulletins and work sign off/sell-off procedures.      .

SUPERVISION:  

Normally performs duties according to your own judgement, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. The assignments are frequently reviewed upon completion.

INTERPERSONAL ENVIORMENT:

A moderate level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship with co-workers, supervision and customers.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

 Requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft and the dexterity to move around to evaluate parts on the aircraft.  Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours. Must have the capacity to gain knowledge by adhering for one’s own safety due to the dangers involved in the operations of shop equipment. Working environment requires standing 50 % of the workday on hard surfaces. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and report to work regularly.    

What YOU Need:           

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Airframe license and/or Repairman Certificate
• 4 years’ minimum experience in aircraft fabrication repair.

YOU get more than Just compensation with US:  
As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family.

Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with Employer match
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year

Background and Drug Screening Requirements-

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

Equal Opportunity -

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

 Reasonable Accommodations –

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.