Apprentice Propeller Technician in Chesapeake, Virginia at Defense Maritime Solutions Inc
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Job Description
Main Responsibilities: Responsible to inspect, measure, and restore out of tolerance conditions on all customer products. This will require use of gaging, hand tools, and air/electric tools.Maintain general shop cleanliness by adhering to safety, security and cleanliness standards.Interface and work closely with other colleagues on a daily basis as part of a team.Must be willing and able to perform all duties in the shop and or on-site at various locationsThe ability to comprehend or learn how to apply engineering drawings.Perform detailed measurement using standard and precision measurement tooling such as micrometer, veneers, and various inspection gages.Document all visual and dimensional inspection data for reports using standard forms.Repair and verify all areas of the propeller based on using approved procedures. Capable of learning how 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 & forklift for moving and positioning equipment and tooling.Development Responsibilities: Work as a team member to complete assigned tasks and develop ways to seek continual improvements Develop between 5 and 21 Ops pointsAccountabilities: Comply and follow all safety and company policies.Follow the direction of their Lead and Site Manager and complete assigned work using tools and blueprints.Follow company or customer work instructions.Meet company and customer quality requirements.
Authorities:
Propose new work instruction or modify existing to improve processesVerify and understand the data takenProfessional Skills:
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawingsKnowledge and skill in using computer software, including Excel, MS Word and PowerPointInterpersonal and communication skillsEducation:
DOD Security Clearance
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, as determined by business needs.
American With Disabilities Specifications – General Requirements of Employment
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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required by the job to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics 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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.