What is a bench hand and how to become one

Key steps to become a bench hand

1. Explore bench hand education requirements

   Most common bench hand degrees

   High School Diploma

   45.9 %

   Associate

   21.3 %

   Bachelor's

   19.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific bench hand skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	48.35%
   Grinders	18.90%
   Cranes	13.72%
   Drill Presses	9.74%
   Manual Lathes	5.51%

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3. Research bench hand duties and responsibilities

   • Operate various machines including; hones, lathes and surface grinders.
   • Execute bench, machine and hand tool work in shaping, fitting and assembling forging dies, jigs and fixtures.
   • Perform all machining operations necessary to build production machinery and tooling to manufacture a wide selection of aerospace fasteners.
   • Unload trucks using forklift and overhead crane.

4. Get bench hand experience

5. Prepare your bench hand resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your bench hand resume.

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6. Apply for bench hand jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a bench hand job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams