Position Summary

The Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating manual machining equipment to fabricate high-precision components used in satellite hardware, tooling, and ground support equipment. This role supports production, engineering development, and manufacturing operations through accurate, repeatable machining of metal, plastics, and composite materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and related equipment
• Machine precision components from raw stock to print specifications
• Fabricate, modify, and repair mechanical instruments, tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions
• Perform layout work, part inspection, and dimensional verification using standard metrology tools
• Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements
• Maintain and service shop equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Support urgent production and prototype machining needs as required

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience operating and setting up manual machining equipment
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, mechanical principles, and shop mathematics
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience operating manual mills, lathes, and drill presses
• Proficient with standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Technical degree or formal machinist training
• Experience working with tight-tolerance components
• Familiarity with composite materials machining
• Laser tracker experience

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

Offering $1,000.00 Sign-On bonus

Lasko Products, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of portable fans and heaters for over 100 years, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work 2^nd shift at our Fort Worth, Texas location.

The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties. 
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. 1
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. 

Competencies and Abilities

• Communication Proficiency.
• Results Driven.

Certifications and Special Requirements Required Education and Experience 

• High School or equivalent. Technical education/background and Associate’s Degree preferred
• Ideally 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance environment
• Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization 
• Must be able to understand and apply basic directions with regard to safety procedures, quality standards, production goals, and company rules, regulations and processes
• Proficiency in operating machinery in routine and non-routine, and complex and non-complex environments
• Operate within SOP’S and maintain a clean and safe work area 
• Ability to perform to schedule in flexible, dynamic work environment with minimal supervision
• Ensuring basic quality standards are met
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, reach, climb, crawl, bend, squat, pull, push. Lift up to 100 lbs. Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment.