Blade Technician

TEL Staffing is hiring a Blade Technician to join our team in Fairhope, AL.

*Minimum of 1 year of professional hands-on experience, including manual work or entry level craftmanship required.

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 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

Marginal Functions: (Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person, unless he / she proves unable to perform them after receiving training and / or accommodations that the company judges appropriate)

• Other duties as assigned

Work Conditions:

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Noise is generally loud.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional hands-on experience, including manual work or entry level craftmanship required.
• Minimum of 1 year troubleshooting of aircraft, automotive and/or industrial engines and equipment or completion of an Aviation School is preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check, and DOT-FAA pre-employment drug screen.
• Position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations. Subject to drug and alcohol testing per DOT FAA’s regulations.

TEL Staffing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.