Blade Technician

TEL Staffing & HR•Fairhope, AL

9d•$21 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

TEL Staffing is hiring a Blade Technician to join our team in Fairhope, AL. This 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. The primary purpose of this role is to prepare, repair, and ship propellers.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of professional hands-on experience, including manual work or entry level craftmanship required.
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
Must pass a criminal background check, and DOT-FAA pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year troubleshooting of aircraft, automotive and/or industrial engines and equipment or completion of an Aviation School is preferred.

Responsibilities

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