Drive & Rotor Technician - Rotor Shop
Job title: Drive & Rotor Technician - Rotor Shop in Aurora, OR at Columbia Helicopters
Company: Columbia Helicopters
Job description: For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!The Drive & Rotor Technician will perform overhaul, repair, inspections and testing of various drive & rotor components and parts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.
Cleans and inspects drive & rotor components and parts for damage and wear using visual examination and special tooling and equipment. Follows shop standard work procedures for clean-up and equipment preventive maintenance.
Replaces or repairs damaged or worn drive & rotor parts using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components with same tools and equipment.
Performs tests and/or checks as required to confirm drive & rotor parts serviceability utilizing special tools and equipment.
Properly documents all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records to meet established standards.
Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.
Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task.
Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost.
Conduct oneself in accordance with Company's Core Values.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent required, further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirable
Requires 3+ years' mechanical experience and a strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledge
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred
Experience in Boeing 107/CH46 or Boeing 234/CH47 transmission components and or rotor head components preferred
Documented military or commercial transmission or rotor head maintenance and/or component maintenance training preferred
Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment
Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned task
Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks
Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needs
Ability to work in a shop environment or work outdoors locally or in remote locations as needed for customer support
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Expected salary:
Location: Aurora, OR
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Company: Columbia Helicopters
Job description: For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!The Drive & Rotor Technician will perform overhaul, repair, inspections and testing of various drive & rotor components and parts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.
Cleans and inspects drive & rotor components and parts for damage and wear using visual examination and special tooling and equipment. Follows shop standard work procedures for clean-up and equipment preventive maintenance.
Replaces or repairs damaged or worn drive & rotor parts using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components with same tools and equipment.
Performs tests and/or checks as required to confirm drive & rotor parts serviceability utilizing special tools and equipment.
Properly documents all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records to meet established standards.
Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.
Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task.
Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost.
Conduct oneself in accordance with Company's Core Values.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent required, further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirable
Requires 3+ years' mechanical experience and a strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledge
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred
Experience in Boeing 107/CH46 or Boeing 234/CH47 transmission components and or rotor head components preferred
Documented military or commercial transmission or rotor head maintenance and/or component maintenance training preferred
Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment
Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned task
Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks
Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needs
Ability to work in a shop environment or work outdoors locally or in remote locations as needed for customer support
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Expected salary:
Location: Aurora, OR
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