Bench Mechanic (Aerospace)
Job Summary
TAT Technologies (TAT) is a fast-growing profitable provider of aerospace thermal management power and actuation products and repair services. Established in 1969 TAT serves as a global partner to leading aerospace companies delivering innovative solutions across commercial defense OEM and MRO markets. With employees and operations in the U.S. and Israel TAT is recognized for its flexibility technical expertise and commitment to customer success.
TAT Technologies Tulsa site serves as the companys Center of Excellence for heat transfer manufacturing MRO and OEM solutions. Supporting commercial regional and military aircraft worldwide the site delivers advanced thermal management solutions that enhance aircraft performance improve reliability and ensure operational and mission readiness.
The Bench Mechanic is responsible for the assembly testing inspection repair and overhaul of heat exchangers aircraft components parts and tooling in accordance with company customer FAA EASA and quality requirements. This position plays a key role in maintaining production schedules ensuring quality standards and supporting a safe organized and efficient work environment.
Hours: 1st Shift Typically 6:30am-3:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble test troubleshoot and repair heat exchangers components parts and tooling.
- Perform disassembly cleaning inspection rework and overhaul activities as required.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals illustrated parts catalogs engineering drawings technical specifications and repair documentation to determine appropriate repair methods and procedures.
- Replace repair and assemble component parts using hand tools pneumatic tools specialized equipment and precision measuring instruments.
- Complete work orders travelers bills of materials (BOMs) and ERP system transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Operate maintain and service specialized maintenance and production equipment.
- Maintain material readiness and accountability for parts tooling and maintenance-related inventory.
- Support maintenance planning activities through accurate documentation and electronic maintenance tracking systems.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in both electronic and hard-copy formats.
- Ensure compliance with company policies safety procedures FAA regulations Repair Station requirements ISO standards and quality management systems.
- Practice proper tool control Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention and 5S workplace organization standards.
- Maintain clean safe and organized work areas and equipment.
- Collaborate effectively with team members while demonstrating the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Responsible for the assembly testing and travelers related to heat exchangers components parts and tools.
- Secondary responsibilities consist of disassembly cleaning analytical inspection reworking schemes detailing and other duties as assigned.
- Read and interprets maintenance manuals or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned task.
- Replaces or Repairs damaged or work component parts using general hand tools special tools pneumatic and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components with same tools and equipment.
- Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner practices proper tool and FOD control. (5S)
- Accurately and efficiently completes work orders BOMS data inputs within ERP systems.
- Reads and understands Commercial FAA EASA Repair Station and ISO documentations and other related manuals.
- Operates and maintains/services specialized equipment.
- Other duties as assigned
- High School education or equivalent
- Displays good judgement quality & safety. Ability to learn and apply new skills. Responsible for both the success of the individual and the team.
- Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Working knowledge and ability to do industrial math calculations and work to tight tolerances.
- Maintain established standards of quality productivity & attendance. Follow all safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work 6:30am-3:00pm
Benefits
TAT Technologies Group is dedicated to providing an inclusive fun and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical Dental Vision Life 401K with company matching STD LTD accidental coverages EAP and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.
TAT Technologies is dedicated to providing an inclusive fun and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical Dental Vision Life 401K with company matching STD LTD accidental coverages EAP and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.
Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) TAT Technologies is committed to maintaining a supportive healthy and productive work environment free from discrimination harassment or bullying and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran.