Operator, Bench

Standard Aero • Kansas City, MO

2d

About The Position

The Bench Operator (Blender) sets up and operates hand tools and related equipment to perform blending, blasting and stripping, thread chasing, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals, and masking. The role includes airfoil blending on turbine engine blades to restore the correct profile and contour in accordance with engine manuals. This is an entry-level position with no experience required; qualified candidates receive training. Openings are available on a weekend 3x12 shift and a second 4x10 shift.

Requirements

• Previous experience reading or interpreting manuals, technical drawings, and/or blueprints.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during the blending process.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough familiarity, or ability to become thoroughly familiar, with tooling, equipment, technical data, and inspection aids used for blade overhauling.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct airfoil blending on turbine engine blades using belt sanders, pedestal grinders, appropriate blending materials, and techniques to restore profiles and contours according to engine manuals.
• Ensure maintenance operations are performed in the appropriate sequence.
• Ensure test equipment or tools used to make airworthiness determinations are labeled in accordance with the RSQM before use.
• Complete appropriate paperwork.
• Complete maintenance or alteration processes in accordance with established standard work processes.
• Support cell personnel with the performance and appropriate documentation of maintenance or alterations.
• Confirm the quality of work through routine in-process checks.
• Track and communicate assigned work-order status to support on-time delivery.
• Cover for absent team members to avoid interrupting workflow.
• Perform assigned production facility start-up and shut-down activities.
• Set up and operate hand tools and related equipment to perform blending, blasting and stripping, thread chasing, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals, and masking.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed