Shop Technician (Entry Level Position)
About The Position
The Shop Technician is an entry-level, safety-sensitive role in the aerospace industry. The position applies coatings to turbine engine components to provide erosion and corrosion protection, with primary responsibility for preparing parts to receive coating. The role is based at the PAG Office and involves indoor work around machinery with moving parts and in close proximity to others. The technician follows traveler instructions and company and manufacturer procedures, prepares and inspects parts, operates and services equipment, loads and unloads ovens, and maintains records. The position requires physical activity, including lifting and manipulating up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying or dividing with 10s and 100s, including measurements involving money, weight, volume, and distance.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Ability to lift and manipulate 50 pounds.
- Demonstrated integrity, communication, quality, cooperation, teamwork, productivity, job knowledge, and ability to use technology.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on automobiles, using power tools, or working in a shop around equipment is desired.
Responsibilities
- Abrade metal surfaces to remove light scale and provide a surface finish suitable for coating.
- Mask specified areas of parts to protect them from abrading before coating.
- Examine blasted parts to ensure they conform to process requirements.
- Service and maintain machinery according to company and manufacturer procedures.
- Follow instructions per traveler.
- Load and unload ovens.
- Set up and operate a blast booth or similar equipment.
- Maintain records and logs as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Four medical plans
- Two dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Telemedicine services
- Vacation and PTO accrued with each pay cycle, with a vacation carryover or payout option at year-end
- Nine paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
