Machinist - Fabrication and Tooling Specialist

2 days ago


Duluth, Minnesota, United States Cirrus Design Corporation Full time
Cirrus Aircraft's Mission

Cirrus Aircraft is dedicated to delivering an exceptional aviation experience through innovation, quality, and safety. As the global leader in personal aviation, we design and manufacture the SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision JetTM, the world's first single-engine Personal Jet.

Our commitment to innovation is evident in the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. With over 9 million hours of worldwide flight time, our aircraft have saved over 170 lives.

We offer a competitive benefits package and are dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. Our Cirrus Flying Club provides employees and their family members with the opportunity to obtain their private pilot's license in a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus at a reduced rate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Fabricate machined piece parts and tooling, prototypes, molds, and fixtures.
  • Machine parts from models, blueprints, drawings, and verbal directions.
  • Operate conversational milling machines, set up, and edit Vertical/Horizontal Machining Centers.
  • Haas machine experience is preferred.
  • Mazak CNC lathe positions are needed; set up and operate.
  • CNC lathe live tooling experience is a plus.
  • Filling out work instructions properly.
  • Understand the planning flow and adjust and explain planning procedures.
  • Ensure all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and safe.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • CNC Programming is not a requirement for CNC Vertical or Horizontal Milling or CNC Lathe - Machinist positions.
Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Two-year Machine Tool technical school and three years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High degree of mathematical aptitude necessary.
  • Ability to calculate figures, measurements, proportions, angles in relation to drawings and blueprints.
  • Ability to apply basic concepts of trigonometry and geometry.

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota, a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior. Duluth offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation.


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