Repair & Assembly Technician (1st Shift Weekend, Fri-Mon)

Component Repair Technologies, Inc.; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Shift premiums

Job summary

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. in Mentor, OH is seeking an Intermediate Level Repair & Assembly Technician for the 1st Shift Weekend Fri-Mon.

The role covers repairing and assembling turbine engine components, performing precision tasks and following OEM specs, within a modern facility and in-house training program. You will learn to hand blending, grinding, drilling, riveting, lock-wiring, and inspection, with responsibility to meet quality standards and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• High School diploma or technical high school diploma or the equivalent in a trade school.
• Experience in repair/assembly environments or similar shops is beneficial.
• Ability to perform basic shop math, including decimals and fractions.
• Experience using measuring gauges such as calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Follow written and verbal instructions including OEM manuals and drawings.
• Use hand-held power and non-power tools for various operations.
• Blend metals, perform welding, plating, and coating operations as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble engine components and related assemblies.
• Drill, tap, re-drill holes; operate drill presses and small machines as required.
• Interpret dimensions using measuring devices and inspect finished work.
• Communicate with engineers and supervisors to improve results.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with shop procedures.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Measuring devices (calipers, micromet

Shop math

English proficiency

Self-directed

Education

High School diploma or technical high school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drill press

Lathe

Job description

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Repair & Assembly Technician (1st Shift Weekend, Fri-Mon)

The Intermediate Level Repair & Assembly Technician will learn to and contribute in performing a wide variety of functions, processes, repairs and finishing to aerospace and marine gas turbine engine components. Standards are in conformance to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and company guidelines. Tasks may include hand blending, power grinding, drilling, taping, reaming, riveting, lock-wiring, assembly, disassembly, light machining, and the use of measuring devices.

Through our extensive in-house training program, the successful applicant will be instructed via a series of computer based and hands-on training, the necessary skills of the position.

The position performs its primary functions in a climate-controlled and modern state-of-the-art facility.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. (CRT) began as a locally family-owned business, with operations in Mentor, OH since 1985, and grew into a global leader (500+ employees) in the aerospace MRO sector. Specializing in the repair and overhaul of turbine engine components, CRT proudly serves the world’s largest airlines and jet engine manufactures. Component Repair Technologies is focused on our valued employees, customers, and community.

In 2025, CRT became a Safran Aircraft Engines company as a Center of Excellence for the repair of large jet engine parts in the Americas.

For over 120 years, Safran, through its Aircraft Engines subsidiary, designs, produces, markets and supports, alone or in partnership, aircraft engines offering world-class performance and reliability. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Operating through CFM International, its 50/50 joint venture with GE Aerospace, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world’s leading supplier of single-aisle commercial jet engines, the CFM56 and LEAP. Safran Aircraft Engines is fully committed to sustainable aviation through the RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology development program. Safran Aircraft Engines also deploys a global network providing a full range of support, maintenance & repair services.

Take-off in your career, learn new skills and become part of a world-class workforce.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Through our extensive in-house training program, the successful applicant will be instructed via a series of computer based and hands-on training, the necessary skills of the position.

• 1. Follow written and verbal instructions accurately including sketches, drawings, engineered work instructions and original equipment manufacturer’s instructions. (OEM).
• 2. Use a variety of hand-held power and non-power tools to perform various operations.
• 3. Blend various metals, weld, plating, and spray coatings.
• 4. Blend and remove nicks and high metal to create smooth transitions or return parts to original contour.
• 5. Disassembly and assembly of engine components. Assembly and installation methods include assembly of components/parts to main frames, press-fit bushings, inserts, rivets, self-locking nuts, and lock wiring.
• 6. Drill, tap, re-drill holes. Use hand drills, reamers, chamfer tools, and taps. Operate small machines such as drill press, and lathes to perform various repairs.
• 7. Ability to use measuring devices to determine specific dimensions.
• 8. Inspect work for completion and quality to company, customer and manufacturer standards.
• 9. Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts. Position requires communication with engineers, supervisors, and other employees to improve results.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Experience in another industry, that may have similar types of skills requirements, such as automobile mechanic, body work, sheet metal fabrication or woodworking.
• 2. Experience in the use of general hand tools and power tools.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to perform basic shop math, including working with decimals and fractions.
• 4. Some experience and understanding of the use of measuring gauges such as calipers and micrometers.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. High School diploma or Technical High School diploma or the equivalent in a trade school.
• 2. General knowledge of standard shop practices and procedures.
• 3. Ability to be self-directed and motivated.
• 4. Ability to speak, read and write English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 1. This position has pre-employment testing requirements that may require fitness for duty testing and a vision exam.
• 2. Follow general shop safety procedures including the occasional use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection.
• 3. Work in difficult positions from time to time. Stand and/or sit for portions of the shift. Move parts (>50 pounds) using hoists, slings, carts, or other handling methods. Move less heavy parts (<50 pounds) with or without hoists, slings, or carts.
• 4. Use powered and non-powered hand tools frequently.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Our employees and families are the number one asset at CRT. A progressive and innovative benefits package is in place, such as:

• 1. CRT currently offers two excellent health care options, one being a fully funded program ( no premiums for employee and family ) and the other being a traditional employee premium contribution. Programs include health, vision, and dental coverages. Additional programs include short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 2. The company offers a 401k program with companymatch.
• 3. Continuing education is offered via multiple sources and opportunities with tuition reimbursement based on eligibility requirements.
• 4. Traditional paid time off (PTO) is offered via vacation days and personal days.
• 5. Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts are offered.

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses