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Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Bench Hand to join our team. This role involves the operation of diverse manufacturing support processes within a specific work cell.

Additionally, the Bench Hand will:

1. Set up and operate various manufacturing process equipment (heat treat ovens, precision cleaning, honing, balancing, bar straightener, and shaft checking machines).
2. Complete a variety of assembly processes following detailed instructions to achieve the desired outcome as outlined in work plannings.
3. Complete inspection and/or test related activities to ensure that parts are machined in accordance with manufacturing standards and blueprint specifications.
4. Maintain proper identification of parts per planning specifications and ensure that accurate and reliable records and documentation are maintained.
5. Clean, organize and maintain cellular manufacturing work area in accordance with established standards.
6. Strive to accomplish team goals and enhance the quality of parts through the reduction of scrap and improvement of throughput.
7. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience manufacturing small parts completing the following processes:
• Bench assembly, machining, deburring, cleaning, grit blasting, and parts identification.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must be able to read, understand and correctly interpret basic blueprint drawings and follow planning instructions.
• Familiar with GD&T specifications and capable of performing basic inspections based on engineering drawings.
• Ability to use common measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges (pin, thread, indicator, height), optical comparators etc.
• Attention to detail, ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and collaborative skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical lifting requirements include; ability to lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches), capable of pushing or pulling a weight of 60 pounds, a grip strength of at least 50 pounds, and be able to reach above the shoulder (65 inches).
• U.S. Citizenship status required.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed.  Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U. S. Department of State

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Williams International and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position due to a physical and/or mental disability, please send an e-mail with your request to HR@Williams-int.com. Or, please call 248-624-5200. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.