The Tool Technician provides hands-on support for tool maintenance, repair, and shopfloor readiness. This role ensures tools are functional, safe, and available for engine maintenance operations, while also supporting production in resolving tool-related issues and improving tool organization. This position contributes to a dedicated team responsible for the comprehensive management and strategic development of all tooling-related aspects within the engineering department.

Tool Technician

Your tasks

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tools and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot tool issues during engine disassembly and assembly and provide immediate support to production.
• Ensure proper tool handling and storage in the shopfloor environment.
• Create tailored tool kits for specific workscopes and processes.
• Develop and implement concepts for tool organization, such as shadow boards and visual management systems.
• Manage tool inventory, issue, and return processes.
• Support tool tracking and condition monitoring.

Your profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma or associate degree in aviation maintenance preferred.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent (EASA Part-66, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in engine maintenance, preferably in a DAT MRO environment.
• Strong understanding of engine systems, components, and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with OEM manuals (e.g., CMM, AMM, IPC) and digital maintenance platforms.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent work ethic and motivation for a high standard of work.

We offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD insurance are effective immediately
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer matching up to 2% with an additional discretionary contribution to 1% provided from the employer
• Paid 2 weeks of Vacation, paid 10 days of PTO & Holidays
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Monthly $30 Gym Membership Reimbursement

Your Future at MTU Starts Here!

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MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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