Blade Technician

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Full Time Craft Worker Fairhope, Fairhope, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Segers Aero Corporation located in Fairhope, AL is hiring a Blade Technician to join our team. We offer a competitive benefits package and a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

To prepare, repair, and ship propellers. Position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations and as such, subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulations.

(must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).

• Manually grinds and polishes propeller blades
• Locates and prints out required documentation and records completion
• Boxes and unboxes blades from shipping crates
• Removes attached mechanical components from the blade
• Takes blade measurements and records
• Removes lead plugs from inside the blade using a high-pressure washer
• Strips paint and remove rubber parts from the blade tip using chemicals
• Removes cuff material using hammer/chisel or power tools
• Maps and measures blades per Overhaul Manual and standard practices
• Visually inspects items for defects throughout the process
• Proficiently preps and packages for shipment to Outside Service/customer
• Follows directions and correctly and safely mixes and applies chemicals
• Maintains chemical shelf life of in optimum quantities
• Uses overhead lifting crane to move props to other stations
• Cure the blades in the oven to cure the cuff
• Masks, paints, and stencils the blade cuff based on a computer stenciling program
• Solders blade heater components to the blade
• Perform surface treatments and repairs to blades per Overhaul Manual
• Maintains a clean workstation free from Foreign Object and/or Debris (FOD), ensures tooling is properly stored.
• Maintains a clean/safe workspace free from spills or obstructions that may lead to harm
• Travels as required
• Confers with manager / lead to recommend changes such as equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase the efficiency of the department and promote improvement
• Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
• Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
• Works overtime as needed
• Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. safety glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

(these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Must provide and maintain personal toolbox in accordance with Segers' Tool Control Plan
• Must be proficient in using a variety of hand tools, special tools, and GSE required to perform assigned maintenance tasks
• Must be able to read and interpret SDS and Technical Data Sheets to safely mix paints in accordance with specifications
• Must be able to use scales for mixing ratios
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
• Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
• Must be able to apply common sense
• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
• Must be proficient in company specific software and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs.
• Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and more, with assistance occasionally
• Must regularly be able to reach overhead
• Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and stand
• Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally
• Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
• Must be able to hear running machinery
• Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
• Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
• Must strive to continuously develop skills and pursue training opportunities.
• Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions

(Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person, unless he / she proves unable to perform them…