Tool Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 25, 2026.
MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide. As a part of MTU Aero Engines, with over 80 years of experience in the design, development, and production of jet engine components, modules, and engines; MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 4,000 employees with over 35 years of experience in the MRO market.
MTU provides maintenance from targeted hospital visits to complete overhauls on over 30+ commercial aero engine and industrial gas turbine lines and has completed more than 18,000 shop visits for over 1,400 customers worldwide. Within this Global network, MTU Maintenance Dallas provides hospital shop and on-site maintenance services.
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.
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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