Entry-Level Bench Operator

Build an Aviation Career Youre Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesnt just treat you like a number. Youll 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 youll 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 an EntryLevel Shop support/Bench Operator General all around shop support shipping and receiving help as needed start-up and shut down activities and keeping the facility clean as assigned Basic machine cleaning/upkeep cover in multiple departments as needed or to cover for absent team members/heavy workloads These duties will align training for multiple departments and help determine placement for future apprenticeship.

**Entry level position no experience needed. We will train qualified candidates.

Pay Range:$19.21 $28.81 per hourplus quarterly bonus opportunity. Actual compensation will be based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.

Shift Availability

Positions are available on 1st shift

What youll do:

• General shop Support

• Assist with Shipping & Receiving team and other areas of the shop when necessary.

• Cover for absent team members to avoid interrupting the flow.

• Perform start-up and shut down activities and keeping the facility clean as assigned.

Apprentice future mechanic duties

• Plasma masking/demasking

• Light machining drilling holes/deburring

• Part cleaning/Prep

• Shop maintenance and cleaning

• Conduct sheet metal forming and blending on a variety of Turbine engine components utilizing a belt sander pneumatic tools and pedestal grinders and various hand tools and fixturing aids using the correct blending materials and techniques to restore the correct profile and contour of the Turbine Engine hot section turbine components 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.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience demonstrating basic mechanical aptitude and basic machine tool operation
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance.
• Able to stand for minimum 50% of time during the shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thoroughly familiar with the use of all tooling equipment technical data and inspection aids for their overhauling of the hot section turbine components.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn and handle multiple tasks

Benefits that make life better:

• 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