Prop Mechanic

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Full Time Craft Worker Fairhope, Fairhope, AL, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.00 To $33.00 Hourly

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

Purpose of Position: To perform maintenance on all customers’ aircraft and engine accessories following company policies, SOPs and Repair Station Manual

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

• Acquires information from production boards, reports and any other additional information given by manager and/or lead for daily/weekly production goals
• Locates the accessory work order from the assigned production rack
• Properly logs into ETS using the correct operation code
• Reviews the work scope as directed by Sales upon induction
• Locates the correct manual and tooling equipment to complete evaluation
• Reviews and interprets the overhaul manual (OHM) to accurately diagnose the defect listed identified by Sales or adhere to the correct engine work scope
• Perform preliminary inspection: inspecting for any incoming damages or numerical errors (part/serial numbers, descriptions, status; etc.) bench test unit to substantiate the customer’s Report.
• Properly disassembles the until according to the overhaul manual; using the correct tooling equipment required and following any stand aviation procedures/practices
• Visually inspects piece parts for any defects listed by the overhaul manual and / or any aviation standard practice
• Measures any item indicated by the inspection section using micrometers, calipers and/or any other approved measuring equipment
• Prepare components for routing, ensuring they are properly identified in accordance with the company’s SOP
• Accurately logs inspection report into company specific software and completes the unit’s evaluation
• Completes any final calibrations/testing required per the overhaul manual with the Prop Shop Quality Inspector
• Ensure the all-piece parts, tags and paperwork are properly identified and completed for Final Inspection
• Properly prepares the unit in accordance with the overhaul manual or standard aviation practices
• Manually grinds and polishes propeller blades
• Removes attached mechanical components from 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
• 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
• Cure the blades in the oven to cure the cuff
• Masks, paints and stencils the blade cuff based on computer stenciling program
• Solders blade heater components to the blade
• Performs surface treatment 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 obstruction which may lead to harm
• Travels as required
• Confere with manager/lead to recommend changes such as, equipment utilization, production methods and procedures, to increase efficiency of 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…