Lead hand Machinist

What is Voyageur Aviation Corp.?

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At Voyageur Aviation Corp., we deliver innovative solutions to customers with unique aviation requirements. We are an integrated provider of specialized aviation services, including advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities, part sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying operations both internationally and domestically supporting humanitarian missions, cargo, and workforce movements to remote communities. Our headquarters are in North Bay, Ontario, and we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.

What we offer and what makes us special:

• We stand out as a leading company engaged in exceptionally distinctive projects, spanning captivating destinations worldwide, and collaborating with extraordinary and exclusive clients.
• We can turn your wildest imagination into reality, whether it's complete plane restructuring and modernization, complex maintenance, or a comprehensive plane redesign.
• Our team comprises the best, with unparalleled expertise. No one else on Earth can match what we achieve. We are true pioneers in aviation.
• Abundant growth opportunities await you here. Our employees choose to stay for the long term, thriving in a culture of continuous learning and boundless possibilities.
• We've got you covered Our comprehensive benefits program is employer-paid and includes extended health care, out-of-country insurance, as well as life and disability coverage.
• Additionally, we offer a retirement pension plan, an employee and family assistance plan, and participation in the Employee Share Ownership Plan (TSX: CHR).

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As a key member of the Accessory Shop team, the Lead Hand Machinist will report to the Supervisor, Accessory Shop, and will work closely with the Landing Gear Lead Hand to manage and coordinate workload, also they will be responsible for setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts and tools. In addition, this individual will participate in bench work for the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and alteration of aircraft components. Using machine tools such as manual mills, manual lathes, hand grinders, reamers, honing equipment, hand tools and CNC machines.

Your responsibilities:

• Component Machining
• Load and set aircraft components in machining fixtures and jigs.
• Lead and mentor staff in machinery duties  
• Read and interpret blueprints, component maintenance manuals and repair drawings and follow specified tolerance.
• Repair and maintain aircraft components to required specifications using the required machinery.
• Set and select cutting tool equipment to achieve aircraft design tolerances and dimensional requirements.
• Construct fixtures for part machining.
• Component Assembly
• Perform bench work necessary to finish and fit parts to required specifications.
• Utilize approved data to assemble aircraft components using proper tooling and ensuring correct tolerances.
• Apply proper labeling information on each unit assembled and complete the applicable work cards.
• Component Preparation
• Disassemble and prepare parts for machining with the use of hand tools, parts cleaners, and paint removal processes.
• Bearing/bushing removal using hydraulic press, extractor, and milling machine.
• Measuring bores and faces to ensure within specifications.
• Clean, strip and prepare parts for inspection.

Your Distinctive Ingredients for Success:

• Three (3) years of experience operating a manual lathe and milling machine.
• Certification in machinist is a must
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, responsible, and self-motivated with demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Adaptive to unique challenges of one-off machining repairs.
• Ability to read measuring equipment to inch.
• Machining repeatability to within 0.001 inch.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Competent with Office 365 (Excel).

Eligibility:

You must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit) and provide a clear Criminal Background Check.

You belong here

Voyageur Aviation Corp. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our North Bay head office. 
• This position starts at $32.90/hour+$2.50 Lead hand incentive with compensation commensurate with experience.