Bench Hand, Afternoons

About the company

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.

About the role

Working in a team environment, this role supports a variety of manufacturing processes within an assigned work cell, including basic machine operations, metal finishing, precision assembly, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform metal finishing operations by following detailed work instructions to achieve required specifications
• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment, including heat‑treat ovens, precision cleaning systems, broaching tools, polishing equipment, and gear‑checking machines
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, tool marks, and other irregularities to ensure parts meet engineering blueprints and tolerance requirements
• Conduct inspections and testing to verify that parts comply with manufacturing standards and specifications
• Use files, grinders, scotch‑brite, fiber wheels, drills, and other hand tools for finishing and assembly tasks
• Maintain proper part identification and ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with established standards
• Support team goals by contributing to quality improvements, scrap reduction, and increased throughput
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of experience manufacturing parts or components, performing one or more of the following processes: bench assembly, machining, deburring, cleaning, grit blasting, and/or parts identification
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability 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 and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work afternoons from 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Physical requirements: lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches), push or pull 60 pounds, grip strength of at least 50 pounds, reach above shoulder (65 inches)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed; candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Additional information

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