Airfoil Blade Blender - Entry Level Bench Operator

Standard Aero; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Sp—

Job summary

StandardAero in Maryville, TN is seeking a Bench Operator (Blender) to join our aviation maintenance team. This entry-level role trains on-site to blend, deburr, and prepare turbine engine blades using hand tools and basic equipment.

You will follow established workflows, perform setup and startup of production tasks, document work and maintain quality standards while growing your skills with our long-term career opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Manuals/blueprints reading

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Tools/equipment familiarity

Job description

StandardAero in Maryville, TN is seeking a Bench Operator (Blender) to join our aviation maintenance team. This entry-level role trains on-site to blend, deburr, and prepare turbine engine blades using hand tools and basic equipment.

You will follow established workflows, perform setup and startup of production tasks, document work and maintain quality standards while growing your skills with our long-term career opportunities.