Conventional machinist vs aviation machinist mate

Differences between conventional machinist and aviation machinist mate duties and responsibilities

Conventional machinist example responsibilities.

• Produce various parts according to blueprint specifications using conventional lathes, mills drills, grinders and horizontal and vertical mills.
• Machine jigs and fixtures for small electronics assembly.
• Attend Fullerton college for CNC machining, Mastercam programing, Solidworks, and Autocad.
• Utilize various tools - calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and others gauges.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, broaching machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Work closely with management and engineering staff to ensure efficient and safe methods are utilized in producing high quality aerospace components.
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Aviation machinist mate example responsibilities.

• Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
• Train in HAZMAT and tool control.
• Provide troubleshooting and repair of engines, gearboxes, and rotor heads.
• Order parts for aircraft, tools, training aids, new publications, and HAZMAT materials.
• Replace and recondition helicopter components such as engines, rotor hubs, hydraulic system, transmissions and gearboxes and flight controls.
• Provide technical support for assembly line and set-up new high speed machines for manufacturing aluminum laminate tubes.
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