Machinist (Grinder)

StandardAero is one of the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers in the aerospace industry. At our plants, our units engage in a variety of work scopes involving trouble-shooting, problem solving, and working together to embody our 1 priority, which is ensuring the safety of our people and our product.

  At StandardAero, we offer:

• A clean, safe, and temperature controlled work environment.
• Competitive compensation structures and a total rewards package.
• An opportunity to work with a variety of machines (Mills, Grinders, EDM’s, CNC’s, etc.).
• A variety of shifts and hours.
• Opportunities for horizontal and vertical movement within the organization.

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Utilizing skills and aptitudes to support a variety of production needs.
• Machining products to tight tolerances in non-manufacturing environment.
• Working independently and as a team to achieve maximum quality.
• Computing and verifying dimensions to ensure accuracy.
• Observing all applicable safety practices and immediately reporting any unsafe practices or conditions.

The requirements for an ideal candidate include:

• Cylindrical grinding experience is an asset 
• The ability to read and interpret manuals, technical drawings, and blueprints.
• The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Winnipeg only: Successful completion of TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills) which will be facilitated and paid for by StandardAero (Red Seal Journeypersons excluded).

Requirements for different levels of Machinist at StandardAero:

Machinist (Apprentice)

• Enrolled or willing to enroll in a machinist apprenticeship
• Minimal experience required

Machinist II

• Completed Level II and/or III of a machinist apprenticeship program
• Minimum of 2 years manual machining experience

Machinist IV

• Red Seal Machinist
• Minimum of 6 years manual machining experience

When you work at StandardAero, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a vibrant company of like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals.  We succeed as a team because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.  It’s a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a successful future.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone’s success.  

StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000 employees worldwide with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.

StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit and Investment Solutions.