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Job Description
Bench Technician (Weekend Shift)
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.
Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.
As a Bench Operator you’ll set up and operate a variety of hand tools such as hammers, files, dremels, drills, presses, low temperature ovens, pullers and hand grinders to perform various operations such as blending, chasing threads, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals, masking, and braze application.
Performs a variety of routine and repetitive assembly and/or remanufacturing operations and processes, together with a variety of hand machining processes. Cross trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements.
What you'll do:
- Sets up and operates a variety of hand tools such as hammers, files, dremels, vibro-peen tools, drills, presses, low temperature ovens, pullers, and hand grinders to perform various operations such as blending, chasing threads, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals, masking, and braze application.
- Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates, and layouts for product specifications such as tooling instructions, tolerances, and dimensions. Translates instructions into actions.
- Fits and assembles machined metal parts and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools.
- Manually aligns components for assembly and bolts, screws, dowels, or rivets complex series of parts together.
- Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Inspects quality and accuracy of run work.
- Sets up and operates test equipment (e.g., pressure test).
- Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
- Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsement for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
- Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
- Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
- Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
- Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
- Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods.
- Ability to workday shift, evening shift, or weekend shift, as required.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Characteristics:
- Specialized training in machine shop practices.
- Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels.
Benefits that make life better at StandardAero:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
- Enjoy a better work-life balance with many shop positions offering a 4-day workweek — 10-hour shifts, typically Monday through Thursday.
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About Us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
