Technician, Prep and Finish

Standard Aero; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; 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

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero seeks a Prep & Finish Technician to fit, assemble, and verify machined metal parts and sub-assemblies. You will read specifications, interpret blueprints, and use hand and power tools to ensure accurate assembly and dimensional conformity.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, cross-train in related skills, and maintain a safe, compliant manufacturing environment. English literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and write in English.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and routers.
• Basic understanding of production management software and internal controls.
• Specialized training in machine shop practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications, blueprints, and routers to determine tooling and tolerances.
• Fit, assemble, and install machined metal parts and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools.
• Align components with bolts, screws, dowels, and rivets to ensure proper fit.
• Verify dimensions and inspect finished work with precision instruments.
• Cross-train across duties and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Read and interpret specs

English literacy

Tools

Production management software

MSDS labels

Internal control systems

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 have the responsibility of fitting and assembling machined metal parts, verifying dimensions of products and manually aligning components for assembly.

What you'll do:

• Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates, layouts, and routers to determine tooling instructions, tolerances, dimensions, and required work for each part.

• Translate technical instructions into precise actions to fit, assemble, and install machined metal parts and complex sub-assemblies using hand and power tools.

• Manually align and secure components using bolts, screws, dowels, rivets, and other approved fastening methods to ensure proper assembly and fit.

• Verify product dimensions and inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and applicable test equipment, including pressure testing.

• Support production requirements by cross-training in complementary skills, obtaining required skill endorsements, and moving between assignments as needed.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-training efforts to improve cell processes, production capabilities, and technician skill levels.

• Maintain a safe work environment by following all applicable safety requirements, identifying and immediately reporting unsafe practices or conditions.

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs unassisted.

• Ability to sit or stand for at least 50% of shift.

• Ability in reading, understanding, and writing in English.

Desired Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints.
• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems.
• Specialized training in machine shop practices.

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