MTU Maintenance Fort Worthis part of the worlds largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services a part of MTU Aero Engines with over 90 years of experience in the design development and production of jet engine components modules and engines; MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 7000 employees with over 45 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 27000 shop visits for over 270 airline customers worldwide. Within this Global network MTU Maintenance Fort Worth provides hospital shop and on-site maintenance services.

Heavy Machinery Operator Balance & Grinding (Engine Module Assembly)

The Heavy Machinery Operator Balance & Grinding is responsible for operating precision balance machines grinding equipment and related heavy machinery in support of aircraft engine module assembly processes. The role ensures components and modules meet dimensional balance and quality requirements in accordance with approved technical data OEM standards and internal procedures. This position requires a strong focus on precision safety process discipline and quality compliance within a regulated aerospace MRO environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate balance machines grinding machines and associated tooling to support engine module assembly processes in accordance with approved work instructions and manuals.
• Set up adjust and monitor machines to achieve required balance surface finish and dimensional tolerances.
• Interpret technical documentation work plans drawings and balance/grinding specifications to execute assigned tasks correctly.
• Perform inprocess checks using precision measuring equipment (e.g. micrometers calipers dial indicators) to verify compliance with specifications.
• Document completed work measurements and results accurately to ensure full traceability and compliance with quality requirements.
• Identify report and escalate deviations outoftolerance conditions or equipment abnormalities to supervision Quality or Engineering as required.
• Ensure proper handling protection and storage of engine modules and components to prevent damage or contamination.
• Conduct routine machine care basic troubleshooting and housekeeping activities in accordance with 6S and EHS standards.
• Comply with all FAA regulations Repair Station Quality Manual requirements OEM standards and MTU internal procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to process stability quality safety and efficiency within the module assembly area.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Technical education apprenticeship or equivalent handson experience in machining industrial manufacturing or mechanical assembly.
• Experience operating balance machines grinding machines or similar precision industrial equipment (aerospace or comparable regulated industry preferred).
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals work instructions and engineering documentation.
  Proficiency in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail quality mindset and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in a teambased productiondriven environment and follow standardized processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft engine module assembly or aerospace MRO environments.
• Familiarity with FAA EASA or OEM aerospace quality standards.
• Experience with ERP or digital production documentation systems (e.g. SAP).
• Prior exposure to balancing processes for rotating components or modules.

Benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision and STD insurance are effective immediately
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
• 401k withemployer 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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