Assembly Mechanic- Diesel Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking skilled technicians for jet engine assembly in East Hartford. The role involves assembling new engines and performing quality inspections of work. Prior military experience and A&P licensing are highly valued, offering both bench and assembly area work environments.

Qualifications

• A&P Mechanics (licensed) or Diesel Mechanics preferred.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and inspection required.
• Ability to follow sequential instructions and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble new build jet engines with potential for rebuild/overhaul.
• Inspect own work and that of others based on outlined inspection sheets.
• Operate hand tools and maintain knowledge of torque values.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Inspection

A&P Mechanics

Diesel Mechanics

Tools

Hand Tools

Torque Wrenches

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

• Assembly of new build jet engines , with the potential for rebuild/overhaul
• Candidates coming from the military who have repaired/maintained powerplant equipment are first priority, with A&P licensed technicians coming in closely behind.
• Working from tool lists, BOMs, and instructions that are sequential in nature, all materials are delivered to the assembler
  • Materials are paper based as well as electronic (on a computer)
• All work is mechanical, sub-assemblies of engines as well as final assembly of the full unit
• Working at a bench or in an assembly area where engines are hanging so could perform work sitting or standing
• One engine takes 500-1000 hours for full build out
• Work is not repetitive, and will change on a daily basis
• Quality: will inspect their own work as well as others' work, from inspection sheets which outline what to inspect and how to inspect. No testing will be required
• Tools used: hand tools – power and manual, as well as torque wrenches. Torque values are provided (not determined by the technician) but technicians MUST know torque values according to fastener and work performed
• Operating hoists and pallet jacks, no overhead cranes, or forklifts.
• Applicable skillsets : A&P Mechanics (licensed), Diesel Mechanics

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