Metal Finishing​/Plating Technician; Metal Finisher

Metal Finishing/Plating Technician (Metal Finisher)

Reports To:

Production Manager

Location:

Kent, WA

Since 1946 Pacific Propeller has been providing global repair and overhaul services to regional aircraft, as well as many of the world's military operators of large transport propeller aircraft. Today PPI is respected worldwide as an industry leader among customers and competitors alike. Clients throughout the world count on us because they know they receive superior expertise, honest scheduling and unsurpassed reliability in propeller support.

Support the overhaul and repair of aircraft propeller systems to airworthiness. This includes evaluation, disassembly, inspection, and test per Manual, Service Bulletin and Directives and other duties in standard time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position scope – Direct /Indirect Reports:
None.
Peer positions:
Other Metal Finisher Technicians.
Certificates, licenses, registrations:
None.

• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements.
• Responsible for set‑ups, use and light maintenance of grinding / polishing tools, miscellaneous metal finishing equipment including hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Expected to requisition materials and supplies, update and familiarize self with all manuals and correctly dispose of processing materials and hazardous waste.
• Mask, grit blast, and flame spray parts for material build‑up.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Aerospace related experience; military aircraft maintenance experience.
• 1 to 3 years of basic math for mechanical measurements experience.

Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed and complicated written or oral instructions. Dealing with problems involving many variables in sometimes difficult and stressful situations. Examples include resolving staff conflicts, dealing with sometimes irate and impatient users, and managing many simultaneous high‑priority projects and user requests.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and complicated written or oral instructions.
• Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Obsessive attention to detail, ability to balance multiple work assignments; organized work habits; ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with major software programs e.g. Made to Manage (M2M), MS Office Suite.
• Able to read, understand and follow aircraft manuals and other directions written in the English language.
• Ability to correctly complete paperwork in compliance with work orders and job manuals.
• Must be able to use hand tools, micrometers, air gauges, and other special tools. Ability to read manuals and have basic math for mechanical measurements. Must be able to read and understand technical documentation.