Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Bench Technician
Job Description

The Bench Technician is responsible for restoring and maintaining dimensional conformity of aerospace components through precision straightening, fitting, and manual machining operations. This role is crucial in supporting manufacturing by producing conforming parts while minimizing scrap and preserving product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Straighten formed, machined, brazed, and heat-treated components to engineering requirements using approved methods, fixtures, and equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances to determine required corrections and verify product conformity.
• Perform manual machining, drilling, reaming, deburring, fitting, and other bench operations as required.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensional accuracy before, during, and after straightening operations.
• Evaluate parts for damage, distortion, or other conditions that may affect product quality and report concerns to supervision.
• Safely operate arbor presses, hydraulic presses, hand tools, drill presses, belt sanders, and other shop equipment.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve dimensional and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in precision manufacturing, machining, metal forming, bench work, or related mechanical trades preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret dimensions and tolerances.
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely manipulate and straighten precision components.
• Experience operating manual shop equipment and hand tools.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate manual shop equipment while wearing required PPE.

Join a team dedicated to precision and quality in aerospace manufacturing. Experience a work culture that values safety, product integrity, and collaboration across departments.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. The position involves working in a hands-on environment with manual shop equipment, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.