General Purpose:
Functions as an operator in the process of being trained in additional skills of repairs and fabrication of structural blade products. This role is the entry level position for the Repair Technician Program
Responsibilities:
This position is entering into the Repair Technician Program.This is a learning role and goal is to become a fully functioning Repair Technician and ultimately move into advanced roles of Repair Technician II, III (if applicable) or Lead
Perform some or all of the functions listed depending on work assignment
Manual production processing
Repair processing
Machine operations
Specifications Management
Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining, assembly or quality problems
Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment
Safely perform duties related to generating and storing hazardous waste in satellite accumulations areas
Completion of all offered repair coursework and training
With supervision, successfully read drawings, complete basic and in-process repairs accurately, and log appropriate repair documentation
Other duties as assigned
Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
Must pass Respiratory Fit Test as required
Must pass Confined Spaces Test as required
Must be able to work with resins, hardeners and fiberglass without any negative health effects
Education, Training, and Skills Required:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six – twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Has met or exceeded required TDR level III, attendance and behavior requirements in the normal production process, or has previous experience in working with composites
Strong natural ability to work in teams; high degree of adaptability & flexibility; strong desire to learn new skills & knowledge; excellent work ethic; dependability &dedication to team/company; personal desire/value to produce quality work; and ability/desire to work as a craftsman with hand tools
Ability to read and comprehend advanced instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Must pass Respiratory Fit Test as required
Must pass Required Confined Spaces Test as required
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Has technical skills and knowledge to understand advanced drawings and blueprints
High aptitude for details and the ability to be self -motivated and self-driven
Travel may be required
Flexibility for Overtime
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lb., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 lb., as well as occasionally push and/or pull with up to 70 f.lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and when assigned to NDT (nondestructive testing) the ability to differentiate colours. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and occasionally required to sit. We require training be completed prior to employees being assigned confined space tasks and every two years after that.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate