Tool Technician

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD insurance

401k with employer matching

Vacation and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading jet engine maintenance provider in Fort Worth is seeking a Tool Technician to maintain and repair tools for engine operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting tool issues, performing preventive maintenance, and managing tool inventory. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and experience in engine maintenance, with preferred FAA certification. Benefits include immediate insurance coverage, 401k matching, and paid time off. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; technical diploma or associate degree preferred.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred.
• Experience in engine maintenance, preferably in a DAT MRO environment.
• Strong understanding of engine systems, components, and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with OEM manuals (CMM, AMM, IPC) and digital maintenance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tools and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot tool issues during engine disassembly and assembly.
• Ensure proper tool handling and storage.
• Create tailored tool kits for specific workscopes and processes.
• Develop and implement concepts for tool organization, such as shadow boards and visual management systems.
• Manage tool inventory, issue, and return processes.
• Support tool tracking and condition monitoring.

Skills

Engine maintenance experience

Understanding of engine systems

Attention to detail

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Team-oriented environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma or associate degree in aviation maintenance

Tools

OEM manuals

Digital maintenance platforms

Job description

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide. As a part of MTU Aero Engines, with over 80 years of experience in the design, development, and production of jet engine components, modules, and engines; MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 4,000 employees with over 35 years of experience in the MRO market. MTU provides maintenance from targeted hospital visits to complete overhauls on over 30+ commercial aero engine and industrial gas turbine lines and has completed more than 18,000 shop visits for over 1,400 customers worldwide. Within this Global network, MTU Maintenance Dallas provides hospital shop and on-site maintenance services.

Tool Technician

The Tool Technician provides hands‑on support for tool maintenance, repair, and shopfloor readiness. This role ensures tools are functional, safe, and available for engine maintenance operations, while also supporting production in resolving tool‑related issues and improving tool organization. This position contributes to a dedicated team responsible for the comprehensive management and strategic development of all tooling‑related aspects within the engineering department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tools and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot tool issues during engine disassembly and assembly and provide immediate support to production.
• Ensure proper tool handling and storage in the shopfloor environment.
• Create tailored tool kits for specific workscopes and processes.
• Develop and implement concepts for tool organization, such as shadow boards and visual management systems.
• Manage tool inventory, issue, and return processes.
• Support tool tracking and condition monitoring.

Required Skills/Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma or associate degree in aviation maintenance preferred.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent (EASA Part‑66, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in engine maintenance, preferably in a DAT MRO environment.
• Strong understanding of engine systems, components, and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with OEM manuals (e.g., CMM, AMM, IPC) and digital maintenance platforms.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent work ethic and motivation for a high standard of work.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD insurance are effective immediately
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer‑paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer matching up to 2% with an additional discretionary contribution to 1% provided from the employer
• Paid 2 weeks of Vacation, paid 10 days of PTO & Holidays
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Monthly $30 Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Passport and renewal compliance, and TSA reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

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