Bench Operator

StandardAero; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k match

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is offering an entry-level Bench Operator position in Palm City, FL. You will gain skills by hands-on training and mentorship from experienced aviation maintenance professionals, with the opportunity to support different areas of the shop.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating hand tools, ovens and grinders, blade blending/blasting, and various metalworking tasks. On-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Entry level role with on-the-job training.
• Mentorship from experienced aviation maintenance professionals.
• Opportunity to learn and support different shop areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for 50% of shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hand tools including hammers, files, drills, and grinders.
• Operate low temperature ovens and hand grinders to perform various operations.
• Blending, blasting & stripping of aircraft engine blades.
• Chasing threads, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals and masking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Technical drawings

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Entry Level Opportunity; On the job training provided

Through hands-on training and mentorship from experienced aviation maintenance professionals, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to succeed and grow.

As a Bench Operator, you’ll use a variety of tools to prepare several types of aircraft engine blades and compressor blades for repair. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and support different areas of the shop.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate a variety of hand tools such as hammers, files, dremel's, drills, presses, pedestal grinders and belt grinders
• Operate low temperature ovens and hand grinders to perform various operations
• Blending, blasting & stripping of aircraft engine blades
• Chasing threads, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals and masking
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Ability to stand for at least 50% of shift

Desired Skills

• Experienced with hand tools and/or power tools.
• Previous experience reading/interpreting manuals, technical drawings, and /or blueprints.
• Flexible to support different areas of the shop as priorities shift day to day.
• Team player attitude and flexible with leaning in to assist with duties outside work scope.

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

Pay rate: $20 - 22/HR