Apprentice Propeller Technician

About the role

An entry-level position for individuals eager to build a career in the maritime industry while receiving hands-on training from experienced technicians. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop the technical skills and experience needed for a successful career in the maritime repair industry.

Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety and quality standards, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, measure, and restore out-of-tolerance conditions on all customer products using gaging, hand tools, and air/electric tools.
• Maintain general shop cleanliness by adhering to safety, security, and cleanliness standards.
• Interface and work closely with colleagues daily as part of a team.
• Perform duties in the shop or on-site at various locations.
• Comprehend or learn to apply engineering drawings.
• Perform detailed measurements using standard and precision tools such as micrometers, veneers, and inspection gages.
• Document all visual and dimensional inspection data for reports using standard forms.
• Repair and verify all areas of the propeller based on approved procedures.
• Learn to use oxy/acetylene torch equipment for heating and cutting operations.
• Perform support activities to ensure successful repair and modification of propulsion systems.
• Operate overhead bridge and forklift for moving and positioning equipment and tooling.
• Comply with all safety and company policies.
• Follow the direction of Lead and Site Manager to complete assigned work using tools and blueprints.
• Follow company or customer work instructions and meet quality requirements.
• Propose new work instructions or modify existing ones to improve processes.
• Verify and understand data collected.

Development Responsibilities

• Work as a team member to complete assigned tasks and seek continual improvements.
• Develop between 5 and 21 Ops points.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of hand and air tools.
• Understanding of basic assembly skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge and skill in using computer software, including Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Exposure to weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, as determined by business needs.