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Technician, Prep and Finish

Standard Aero
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026

Prep & Finish Technician

Cincinnati, Ohio

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As a Prep & Finish Technician, you'll perform precision masking by applying thermal spray barrier tape to specific areas of each part.

What you'll do:

  • Precision Masking for Thermal Spray/ Metalizing/ and/or Metal Spray.
  • Post processing unmasking.
  • Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates, and layouts for product specifications such as tooling instructions, tolerances and dimensions. Translates instructions into actions.
  • Applies thermal barrier tape to specific areas of each part
  • Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
  • Inspects quality and accuracy of run work.
  • Sets up and operates test equipment (e.g., pressure test).
  • Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
  • Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsement for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
  • Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
  • Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
  • Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned
  • Ability to work with hands in close spaces on fine details

The skills you will use:

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
  • Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
  • 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.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
  • Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods
  • 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

StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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