Blade Technician

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. Apply today! Purpose of Position: 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. Essential Functions: (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 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (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…