{"id":1505283,"url":"https://alion.io/job/fdh-aero-machine-operator","title":"Machine Operator","company":{"id":1967371,"name":"FDH Aero","domain":"fdhaero.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/fdhaero","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Valencia, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":20,"max":23,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":46000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-26T01:02:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-26","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T14:36:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"Who Are We?\nFDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers.\nWith more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket.\nFor more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.\nWhy Work Here?\nFast-paced & Impactful Work - Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving\nDriven Team & Culture - Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way\nHigh-Growth Opportunities - We invest in your success with training and development\nCompetitive Benefits Package - Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching, wellness activities and more\nAt FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.\nWe Are Looking For\nThe Machine Operator I is an entry-level position responsible for operating basic machinery under close supervision. This role supports production by following standard instructions and conducting initial quality checks. The Machine Operator, Level I, is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining low-complexity machinery. They are responsible for ensuring the machine produces high-quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.\nWhat You’ll Do \nAs a Machine Operator I you’ll be responsible for:\nOperating low-complexity machinery following standard instructions, ensuring proper setup to produce product according to quality standards.\nConduct initial quality checks under close supervision, inspecting finished products for dimensional accuracy, integrity and compliance with aerospace specifications.\nReport any issues or deviations to leads or supervisors, such as machine malfunctions, material defects, or non-conforming parts, providing clear observations for resolution.\nAssist in loading and unloading raw materials into machines, verifying quantities and types against documentation under close oversight.\nClean and maintain equipment and report any issues that arise to a lead or supervisor.\nUtilize basic computers skills to enter data into production systems and access work orders as guided by supervisors.\nMaintain an organized work area by keeping aisles clear, properly storing materials, and adhering to safety and organizational standards. Follow all safety protocols and participate in safety training sessions.\nFollow safety protocols by wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and participating in safety training to prevent workplace hazards.\nWhat You Bring\nHigh school diploma or equivalent \nNo prior experience required; on-the-job training provided. Previous experience in machine operations is preferred\nEager to learn and follow instructions with strong attention to detail\nAbility to work effectively as part of a team in a structured environment\nBasic verbal skills to report issues and follow directives \nWillingness to adhere to safety protocols and assembly procedures under supervision\nSpecial Requirements:\n U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required. \nITAR Requirement \n120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. \nThis position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR\nJob Type: Full Time\nSchedule: Must be willing to work 2nd shift weekday schedule; Monday - Friday: 1:30pm-10pm.\nFDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4693,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Growth opportunities","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Military Logistics","Defense Manufacturing","Supply Chain"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T05:23:17Z"}],"liveness":{"score":81,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.814,"p_room":1,"age_days":5,"expected_fill_days":22,"reasons":["conf:15","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":46000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/fdh-aero-machine-operator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/fdh-aero-machine-operator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-02T01:09:04Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1222,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3778,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-03T00:00:00Z"}}}