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Special Process Technician M/F

Safran

Walton, KYFull-time$21.5/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.5/hr
Location
Walton, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Special Process Technician supports manufacturing operations at Safran Landing Systems, using production equipment and monitoring processes to meet production and quality requirements. The role includes material handling, recording manufacturing data, basic maintenance with a trainer, and contributing to continuous improvement. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no company sponsorship is offered.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PLC ControlsMeasurement DevicesMaterial HandlingMonitoring EquipmentData RecordingCommunicationBasic MaintenanceContinuous ImprovementBasic Computer SkillsMechanical AptitudeProblem SolvingTroubleshootingTeamwork

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Special Process Technician M/F

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Reference number

2026-191879

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Painting

Job title

Special Process Technician M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Safran employee, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Citizens, or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salaries

  • Paid holidays

  • Recognition programs

  • Comprehensive benefits

  • Retirement (401K) plans with employer match

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Tuition assistance

  • Over 300 career paths across global sites

Work Culture:

At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission.

Join Safran Landing Systems, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

  • Basic skills to utilize PLC controls, measurement devices, and other equipment used in the manufacturing process

  • Basic skills to safely use loading and unloading equipment used to meet production and quality requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and retain skills for proper and efficient material handling to ensure product traceability

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and retain skills with monitoring equipment and recording data to document the manufacturing process

  • Basic communication skills to identify manufacturing anomalies relating to equipment operation, productivity, and quality

  • Assist in basic maintenance as required to meet maintenance schedules with trainer

  • Adhere to housekeeping standards for the area as defined by the Production Lead

  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to the continuous improvement process by submitting ideas and supporting projects to improve safety, delivery, cost, and quality

  • Read/acknowledge and follow procedures administered by safety, quality, and engineering

  • Demonstrated retention of skills by following processes and procedures, used in operations and maintenance

  • Perform other related duties as required

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email [email protected] or call 859-817-2910. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Candidate skills & requirements

  • High school diploma/GED

  • Basic computer skills

  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical information

  • Problem solving and troubleshooting ability

  • Ability to perform in a team oriented environment

Annual salary

$21.50 Hourly

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Kentucky, Walton

City (-ies)

WALTON

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

How this job compares

Set against the 1,573 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.5/hr
  • US median$24–28/hr754 hourly ranges

This rate, $21.50/hr, is 18% below the US median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in Kentucky and 1,573 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (870 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 767 of the 1,573 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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