(Experienced) Machinist (Precision Tool and Die) Technician
Listed on United Airlines Holdings’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. Description At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations.
If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Key Responsibilities
As a Machinist Technician, you will work in the fast-paced Newark Technical Operation department. You will play a very important role in providing service to our internal customers. The Machinist Technician should have a strong confirmed understanding and abilities to perform repairs and manufacture parts daily including the required following duties and qualifications: Comprehensive knowledge of four major machine groups: Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinders, and Drills through a formal apprenticeship program or extensive experience.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and ARs/ Rus. Must be familiar with precision measuring instruments and have the ability to machine parts to close tolerances. Must be able to set up, operate, and function competently as a machinist on at least two of the following machine tool types: Grinder
- Precision internal and external, CNC and conventional Lathes
- Engine and vertical, CNC and conventional
Milling Machines
- Horizontal boring mills and vertical milling machines, CNC and conventional
Hand Blending
- High Strength Steel, Exotic Materials Honing
- Automatic and hand Bushing Installation and bench work All Machinists will be required to train on all machine tools and machining processes performed in the landing gear focus repair cell. Cross training and classroom training will be an ongoing process.
Machinist Technicians are required to work around-the-clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, outdoors in all weather conditions. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Must have a high school diploma/GED or education equivalent.
Customer focused 2 years' experience required in general machinist work and successful completion of a trade test
- Must be at least
- 18 years of age Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended, or expired is not considered valid)
- Must pass a 10-year background check
- Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical, skills assessment test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen Candidate must clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to acquire and retain credentials vital for the position Position-specific clearances may include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S.
Customs, and U.S. Postal service clearances Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship Successful completion of interview and assessment required to meet job qualification Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position The starting rate for this role is $38.77. This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).
We offer competitive benefits
medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement). United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]
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