FlexTrades is hiring Mold Repair Welders for project-based assignments supporting rotomolding and custom fabrication environments. This role is built for welders who can move beyond repetitive work and handle real repairs. Cracks, wear, misalignment, structural damage. You fix it, not patch it.
If you are comfortable switching between MIG and TIG, working on steel and aluminum, and solving problems that do not come with instructions, this is your lane.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair work on rotomolding molds as directed
- MIG weld mild steel and TIG weld cast aluminum components
- Repair cracks, gouges, fit-up issues, clamps, and structural damage
- Build up material in worn or damaged areas to restore functionality
- Operate shop equipment including saws, drill presses, CNC vertical mills, grinders, and polishing tools
- Finish mold interiors to a smooth, polished surface
- Safely operate overhead hoists, jibs, and cranes
- Document completed work using Excel
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and workmanship
Qualifications
- Experience with MIG welding steel and TIG welding aluminum
- Ability to adjust weld settings based on material type and repair requirements
- Experience using fabrication and machining equipment
- Rotomolding mold repair experience preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Ability to perform non-routine, custom repair work
- Basic computer skills, including Excel
- Willingness to learn site-specific processes
- Must bring your own welding helmet or notify FlexTrades if unavailable
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers repair, maintain, and extend the life of critical tooling and equipment by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support heavy industrial, plastics, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When repair work requires skill and judgment, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your welding and repair expertise to projects where craftsmanship still matters.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring Avionics Technicians for project-based assignments supporting aircraft modification and wiring operations. This role is built for technicians who can handle complex harness builds, high-volume terminations, and real-world documentation gaps without slowing down.
If you know how to route, terminate, and integrate wiring systems across an aircraft, this is your lane.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced wiring and wire harness modifications on long-range business jets in a hangar environment
- Route, terminate, and dress wiring and harnesses throughout the aircraft
- Build and install custom wire harnesses, with approximately 50 percent fabricated onsite
- Integrate new wiring with existing aircraft systems and electrical equipment racks
- Work from mechanical routings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and mixed-quality documentation
- Coordinate with Quality Inspection to obtain required signoffs during work
Qualifications
- Experience working as an Avionics Installer or Avionics Technician
- Strong hands-on wiring and harness routing experience
- Experience performing high-volume wire terminations to aerospace standards
- Experience building long, branched wire harnesses using crimped connectors
- Comfortable working with 18 to 22 AWG wiring, with some exposure to 8 to 10 AWG
- Ability to interpret and work from incomplete or legacy routing documentation
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- A&P license not required
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We support aviation and aerospace programs by placing experienced professionals who can step in and contribute immediately.
Our teams support aircraft modification, systems integration, and complex wiring projects where precision and execution matter.
Apply today to bring your avionics wiring expertise to projects that demand accuracy and accountability.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring Machine Builders for project-based assignments supporting precision equipment assembly and rebuild operations. This role is built for technicians who understand mechanical systems, can read prints and schematics, and take ownership of complex builds from start to finish.
If you are comfortable working with hydraulics, assembling large machines, and solving problems as you build, this is your lane.
Responsibilities
- Assemble high-precision rotary transfer machines
- Perform mechanical and hydraulic assembly of machine systems
- Install components including spindles, rails, bearings, screws, motors, valves, hoses, and tubing
- Build and install custom machine options such as loaders, unloaders, and part handling systems
- Cut, bend, crimp, and route hydraulic tubes and hoses using schematics
- Drill and tap holes and assist with machine mounting and anchoring
- Operate overhead cranes and basic shop equipment
- Work from BOMs, blueprints, hydraulic schematics, and verbal instructions
Qualifications
- Experience as a Machine Builder or Maintenance Technician
- Strong mechanical assembly and hydraulic system experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, BOMs, and hydraulic schematics in metric format
- Experience with hydraulic tubing and hose installation; tube bending experience is a plus
- Familiarity with hydraulic hose fabrication including cutting and crimping
- Manual machining experience or machine rebuild and overhaul experience preferred
- Experience operating overhead cranes or willingness to learn
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers build, repair, and maintain complex equipment by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support aerospace, automotive, energy, heavy equipment, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When machine builds require precision and accountability, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your mechanical and hydraulic assembly skills to projects where every build matters.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring Machinists for project-based assignments supporting high-mix, low-volume machining environments. This role is built for machinists who can set up their own machines, hold tight tolerances, and move between jobs without losing control of quality.
If you are comfortable working from prints, making offsets on proven programs, and machining precision parts in stainless and aluminum, this is your lane.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC 3-axis milling machines
- Set up and operate CNC 2-axis lathes
- Perform independent machine setups for a variety of part configurations
- Make offsets and adjustments on proven programs to maintain part quality
- Machine stainless steel and aluminum components to tight tolerances
- Inspect parts using precision measuring tools throughout production
- Follow detailed blueprints, GD&T requirements, and work instructions
- Support high-mix, low-volume production with frequent job changes
- Move materials safely using carts or small cranes as required
- Maintain documentation and adhere to quality procedures
Qualifications
- Experience operating CNC 3-axis mills
- Experience operating CNC 2-axis lathes
- Ability to independently perform machine setups
- Ability to read and interpret inch-based blueprints and GD&T
- Experience inspecting parts using precision measuring tools
- Experience machining stainless steel and aluminum
- Ability to hold tight tolerances, including ±0.0002 inch
Requirements
- Ability to make offsets and adjustments on established programs
- No programming or feed and speed changes required
- Comfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume job shop environment
- Willingness to complete Operator Acceptance Program requirements
- Ability to follow detailed documentation and quality procedures
- Ability to safely move materials using carts or small cranes
Preferred Experience
- Experience with 4th-axis or rotary tables
- Experience with live tooling or dual-spindle lathes
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain precision, reduce downtime, and solve complex machining challenges by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support aerospace, medical device, automotive, energy, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When consistency and accuracy matter, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your machining skills to projects where precision is not optional.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring Large Lathe Machinists for nationwide project-based assignments supporting heavy industrial machining and precision repair operations. This role is built for machinists who understand large-format turning, can manage complex setups on massive components, and take full ownership of each job from start to finish.
If you have experience machining large forgings or similar heavy components and can hold tight tolerances while working independently, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate large 2-axis Waldrich Siegen lathes (110 ton and 220 ton) using Fanuc controls
- Machine and repair steam turbine rotor journals in a one-off, custom machining environment
- Perform complex, extended setups including aligning and adjusting large forgings
- Own each job from setup through completion, including all in-process checks
- Inspect completed work to tight tolerances using precision measuring tools
- Safely operate overhead cranes, follow rigging procedures, and work as part of a coordinated team
Qualifications
- Direct experience machining very large parts on heavy-duty lathes required
- Forging experience strongly preferred; castings or weldments acceptable
- Strong blueprint reading skills with comfort working in metric measurements
- Working knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement practices
- Ability to inspect your own work to micron-level tolerances
- Physically able to work at heights, climb stairs frequently, and manage demanding setups
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers complete complex machining work, maintain tight tolerances, and keep critical equipment operating by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support energy, aerospace, heavy industrial, automotive, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When large-scale machining and accuracy matter, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your large lathe machining expertise to projects where scale and precision are non-negotiable.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring HBM Machinists for nationwide project-based assignments supporting large-format machining and precision manufacturing operations. This role is built for machinists who understand horizontal boring mills, can manage setups independently, and hold tight tolerances on heavy components without constant oversight.
If you are comfortable machining large forgings, castings, or weldments and can take ownership of your work from setup through inspection, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC horizontal boring mills, including 3-axis to 5-axis machines with Fanuc controls
- Follow setup sheets, blueprints, and GD&T requirements to produce accurate parts
- Perform drilling, boring, facing, and milling operations on large components
- Handle parts ranging from 5,000 to 40,000+ pounds using overhead cranes
- Inspect your own work using micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, and other precision tools
- Monitor tool wear, perform offsets, and complete deburring as required
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while supporting team operations
Qualifications
- Experience operating CNC horizontal boring mills required
- Ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T principles
- Proficient working in either metric or standard measurement systems
- Experience machining forgings, castings, or weldments
- Comfortable working with large components and long machining cycles
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently
- No personal tools required, all tooling is provided
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain precision, reduce downtime, and complete complex machining work by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support aerospace, energy, heavy industrial, automotive, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When large-scale machining and accuracy matter, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your HBM machining expertise to projects where scale and precision go hand in hand.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring Sub Arc SAW Welders for nationwide project-based assignments supporting heavy industrial fabrication and large-scale structural steel manufacturing. This role is built for welders who understand automated welding processes, can maintain consistent weld quality on thick materials, and are comfortable working with oversized components in production environments.
If you have experience with submerged arc welding and can manage long weld cycles while maintaining precision and consistency, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.
Responsibilities
- Operate automated sub arc welding equipment and manage weld parameters through a control interface
- Weld circular and longitudinal seams on large steel tower sections while monitoring flux flow and weld quality
- Work from a seated operator station positioned 12 to 20 feet above the ground for extended periods depending on weld type
- Follow detailed work instructions including weld settings, sequence steps, and safety procedures
- Move between seated and standing positions to inspect weld seams and verify proper machine operation during each pass
- Use remote-operated overhead cranes to position and transfer large steel sections during setup
Qualifications
- Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions written in metric units
- Experience performing submerged arc welding on heavy steel materials required
- Comfortable working at heights of 12 to 20 feet for extended periods
- Ability to complete a hands-on weld test using provided instructions and equipment
- Experience handling multiple weld passes on thick steel sections, including repetitive cycles lasting 20 minutes or longer
- Ability to work within production tracking systems to log job start and stop times and record part information
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production schedules, protect weld quality, and complete complex fabrication projects by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support heavy industrial fabrication, energy infrastructure, aerospace, automotive, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When weld quality and structural integrity matter, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your submerged arc welding expertise to projects where precision and consistency are critical.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring Swiss Machinists for nationwide project-based assignments supporting high-precision, tight-tolerance manufacturing environments. This role is built for machinists who understand Swiss-style CNC machines, can manage frequent setups, and maintain consistent quality in low-volume, high-mix production.
If you are comfortable working independently, reading prints, and producing precision components while managing multiple machines, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate Swiss-style CNC machines
- Perform frequent setups and changeovers in a high-mix environment
- Operate one or more machines during a shift based on workflow demands
- Follow blueprints, setup sheets, and work instructions
- Inspect parts to ensure all quality requirements are met
- Complete inspection and production documentation accurately
- Perform basic machine care and maintain a clean work area
- Follow all safety and quality procedures
Qualifications
- Direct experience setting up and operating Swiss-style CNC machines
- Experience working in a low-volume, high-mix machining environment
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and production documentation
- Background producing precision parts in a quality-driven environment
- Comfortable working independently with limited supervision
- Proven attention to detail and ability to document inspection results accurately
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with manual honing or secondary precision finishing processes
- Experience working across multiple CNC platforms including lathe, mill, and grinder
- Background in regulated, medical, aerospace, or similar quality-focused industries
- Willingness to cross-train and rotate between equipment as needed
- Experience performing basic machine care and routine upkeep
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain precision, reduce scrap, and meet demanding production schedules by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support aerospace, medical device, automotive, energy, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When Swiss machining expertise and consistency matter, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your Swiss machining expertise to projects where precision is non-negotiable.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring Flanger Operators for nationwide project-based assignments supporting heavy industrial fabrication and pressure vessel forming operations. This role is built for operators who understand large-scale metal forming, can manage precise setups, and maintain strict dimensional accuracy on oversized components.
If you have direct experience operating flanger machines and can work confidently with large-diameter materials while holding tight specifications, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.
Responsibilities
- Operate flanger machines to form knuckle radius, crown radius, and straight flange profiles
- Change and align flanging balls using overhead cranes and hand tools
- Work with materials ranging from 60 to 168 inches in diameter and 3/16 inch to 1 inch in thickness
- Follow routings and standard operating procedures for material type, ball size, and flange height requirements
- Perform quality checks including dish radius, circumference, outside diameter, knuckle radius, thickness, and flange height
- Document measurement results and production data accurately
- Safely operate 10 ton overhead cranes for loading and unloading materials
Qualifications
Required
- Direct flanger machine operating experience required
- Strong mechanical aptitude with high attention to detail
- Ability to read routings and standard operating procedures and use precision measuring tools
- Experience working with cranes, rigging, and heavy manufacturing environments
Preferred
- Familiarity with SMT or Schleifstein machines
- Experience with pressure vessel head forming
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production flow, protect product quality, and complete complex fabrication work by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support energy, heavy industrial, aerospace, automotive, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When large-scale forming and dimensional accuracy matter, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your flanging expertise to projects where precision and scale go hand in hand.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FlexTrades is hiring Jig Bore Operators for nationwide project-based assignments supporting precision rework and machining operations. This role is built for machinists who understand manual jig boring, can work independently from prints, and take ownership of restoring parts to exact specifications.
If you are comfortable setting up each job from scratch and making precise adjustments to bring parts back within tolerance, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual jig bore machines for precision rework applications
- Work on a variety of parts, each requiring a unique setup and approach
- Read and interpret engineering drawings to identify features requiring correction
- Secure and position parts accurately prior to machining
- Make precise adjustments to restore parts to required dimensions
- Use measurement tools to verify accuracy before final inspection
- Work in a rework environment where parts require correction rather than standard production
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
Qualifications
- Experience operating manual jig bore machines required
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail and ability to hold tight tolerances
- Comfortable working with precise measurement requirements
- Ability to set up parts independently without detailed setup sheets
- Experience using basic measurement tools
- Ability to adapt to non-repetitive work and unique setups
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers restore part integrity, reduce scrap, and maintain production quality by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support aerospace, energy, automotive, and precision manufacturing operations nationwide. When rework accuracy and craftsmanship matter, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your jig bore expertise to projects where precision is critical.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
