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Finishes Technician job at Columbia Helicopters in Aurora OR

Description, duties, responsibilities

Description
For over 60 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 Finishes Technician will properly clean mask prepare and paint aircraft aircraft parts and articles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
+ Read and interprets maintenance manuals or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.
+ Properly handle mask prepare for paint and paint all aircraft components and articles including flight control and drive and rotor components that are flight sensitive in nature.
+ Proper handling and application of chemicals and chemical agents used in the painting processes.
+ Seal prepare mask paint and re-paint aircraft structure and structural repairs.
+ Document all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records.
+ Maintain work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner practice proper tool and FOD control.
+ Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE -
+ High school diploma or equivalent required; further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirable
+ Previous aircraft maintenance experience in a FAR Part 145 repair station environment or field maintenance experience
+ Requires 3+ years’ painting and surface treatment experience
+ Experience in proper application and repair of epoxy primers and polyurethane paint preferred
+ Experience in metal chemical conversion processes chemical and mechanical paint stripping proper masking techniques and proper paint preparation processes 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
+ Conduct oneself in accordance with Company’s Core Values
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual origin gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. Chapter I Subchapter M § 120.15.
If you are an individual with a disability and unable to complete our electronic application process please e-mail applicant@colheli.com or contact Human Resources at 503-678-1222 for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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)

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Columbia Helicopters Company Overview

Since our founder purchased his first helicopter in 1957 weve been leading the way in heavy-lift helicopter operations. We are innovators of this industry always working to expand our capabilities and improve our level of service so when you do business with us you know youre getting the best. We operate a fleet of the most versatile helicopters in global operations supporting our aircraft out of our own full-service onsite facility in northwest Oregon. These capabilities and our operational experience allow us to confidently offer world-class maintenance and repair services to our customers onsite or on location.