Operator, Bench

Standard AeroKansas City, MO
Onsite

About The Position

Build your career with integrity at StandardAero, a company that values its employees and provides the tools for success in a clean and safe work environment. You will receive on-the-job training and work with a team of experts. This role involves taking charge of day-to-day operations to ensure StandardAero remains a trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance, implementing processes to ensure flight and product efficiency. As a Bench Operator (Blender), you will set up and operate various hand tools such as hammers, files, dremel's, drills, presses, pedestal grinders, belt grinders, low temperature ovens, and hand grinders to perform operations like blending, blasting & stripping, chasing threads, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals, and masking. This is an entry-level position, and no prior experience is needed as qualified candidates will be trained. StandardAero has over a century of excellence in MRO services and customized solutions in aerospace, fostering a learning-based culture with advancement opportunities and excellent benefits.

Requirements

  • Previous experience reading/interpreting manuals, technical drawings, and/or blueprints.
  • Lift up to 25lbs without assistance.
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time during the blending process.

Nice To Haves

  • You must be (or become) thoroughly familiar with the use of all tooling, equipment, technical data and inspection aids for their overhauling of the Blades.
  • Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct airfoil blending on a variety of Turbine Engine Blades utilizing a belt sander and pedestal grinders, using the correct blending materials and techniques to restore the correct profile and contour of the Turbine Engine Blades per the Engine Manuals.
  • Ensure maintenance operations are performed in the appropriate sequence.
  • Ensure that all test equipment or tools used to make airworthiness determinations is labeled in accordance with the RSQM before use.
  • Complete the appropriate paperwork.
  • Complete all maintenance or alteration processes IAW established standard work processes.
  • Support cell personnel with the performance and appropriate documentation of maintenance or alterations performed.
  • Confirm quality of work performed through routine in-process checks.
  • Track and communicate status of assigned work orders to ensure on time delivery is met.
  • Cover for absent team members to avoid interrupting the flow.
  • Perform start-up and shut down activities of the production facility as assigned.

Benefits

  • 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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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