Technician, Prep and Finish

Socket.dev; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Health & Dependent Care FSA

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a Prep & Finish Technician to perform precision masking, read technical drawings, and ensure parts meet specifications. You will apply thermal barrier tape, verify dimensions with precision instruments, and inspect quality while supporting continuous improvement in our aerospace manufacturing cell.

We value hands-on skills in tight spaces, safety, and teamwork. Training and growth opportunities are offered in a long-standing, veteran-led company with a strong reputation

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments and quality checks.
• Background in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision masking using thermal spray barrier tape.
• Read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and layouts.
• Apply thermal barrier tape to designated areas of parts.
• Verify dimensions with precision instruments to ensure conformance.
• Inspect run quality and participate in process improvements.
• Cross-train and support production requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Manufacturing experience

Computer literacy

Hand skills

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.

As a Prep & Finish Technician, you’ll perform precision masking by applying thermal spray barrier tape to specific areas of each part.

What you’ll do:

• Precision Masking for Thermal Spray/ Metalizing/ and/or Metal Spray.
• Post processing unmasking.
• Read and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates, and layouts for product specifications such as tooling instructions, tolerances and dimensions. Translates instructions into actions.
• Apply thermal barrier tape to specific areas of each part
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Inspect quality and accuracy of run work.
• Participate in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross train in other complementary skills and seek endorsement for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Participate in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work with hands in tight spaces on fine, detailed tasks.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings or blueprints.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and applications
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

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

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.