Aircraft Bench Technician (Weekend Shift)

Standard Aero • Grapevine, TX

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About The Position

The Bench Technician performs routine and repetitive assembly and remanufacturing operations, as well as hand-machining processes, to support aviation repair and maintenance production. The role sets up and operates hand tools and test equipment to process, fit, assemble, and inspect machined metal parts and subassemblies. Technicians interpret specifications and blueprints, verify product dimensions and quality, contribute to continuous improvement, and cross-train in complementary skills to meet production requirements. The position requires observing applicable safety requirements and reporting unsafe practices or conditions. The posting identifies this opening as a weekend-shift 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 related internal control systems.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted for approximately 25% of the average workday.
• Regularly sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work day, evening, or weekend shifts as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training in machine shop practices.
• Working knowledge of related company instructions and processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand tools, including hammers, files, Dremel tools, vibro-peen tools, drills, presses, low-temperature ovens, pullers, and hand grinders, to perform blending, thread chasing, deburring, angle checking, metal coldworking, masking, and braze application.
• Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates, and layouts, including tooling instructions, tolerances, and dimensions, and translate instructions into actions.
• Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools.
• Manually align components and fasten complex series of parts using bolts, screws, dowels, or rivets.
• Verify product dimensions and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Inspect the quality and accuracy of completed work.
• Set up and operate test equipment, such as pressure-testing equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross-train in complementary skills and seek endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Move between production assignments requiring multiple skill endorsements as production needs require.
• Participate in cross-training other technicians as needed.
• Observe applicable safety requirements and immediately report unsafe practices or conditions.
• Carry out other duties 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 and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Learning and training opportunities.
• Many shop positions offer a four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts, typically Monday through Thursday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED