Enstrom Helicopter
Manufacturing | Menominee Michigan, United States
Job Description
Join Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee, Michigan, just 50 minutes north of Green Bay. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Menominee/Marinette area is an outdoor paradise. At Enstrom, you will be part of a close-knit team where your work is seen and valued. As a proud U.S. manufacturer of FAA certified rotorcraft, we build nearly 90 of each helicopter in house. Our team enjoys a clean, growth focused environment with a Monday through Friday schedule. Position: Blade Fabricator – Tech IIReports To: Director of OperationsStatus: Hourly, Non-ExemptShift: 2nd, 4-10’s (2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 4 days per week)Pay Range: $22.00 – $32.00 ($1.50 / hour 2nd shift premium) BASIC WORKER FUNCTION:Assembles and bonds helicopter rotor blades. Prepares blade parts, operates bonding fixtures and equipment, and ensures blades meet blueprints, shop orders, and specifications. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:• Fabricate blade parts following process instructions.• Align and assemble blade components in bonding fixtures.• Perform surface treatments like iridite processing on parts.• Twist and route blade spars to specifications.• Drill and fit main rotor blade tips.• Assist with blade milling machine operations.• Prepare parts for bonding and inspect for surface defects.• Lay out bonding tape, clamp components, and set timers.• Set bonding temperature and time after inspection approval.• File blades to proper width and attach doublers, retention plates, and fittings.• Install leading edge filler blocks, trim tabs, and rivets using fixtures.• Balance and classify blades; add lead weights in tips if needed.• Record blade weights and maintain documentation.• Examine completed blades to meet specifications.• Maintain machines, fixtures, and equipment.• Train and guide other workers when needed.• Observes all safety regulations.• Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• Knowledge of bonding agents, curing, temperature, and pressure processes.• Able to operate blade shop equipment and bonding fixtures.• Skilled at reading blueprints, shop orders, and specifications.• Keep accurate production and inspection records.• Proficient with drill press, routers, sanders, hand drills, arbor press, rivet shaver, and rivet gun.• Able to use time controllers, potentiometers, and protractors.• Apply basic shop math.• Work independently and troubleshoot problems effectively. QUALIFICATIONS• High school diploma or GED.• Experience in blade fabrication, bonding, composites, or sheet metal manufacturing required.• Able to perform blade bonding, assembly, and inspection independently. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• Stand for long periods.• Lift up to 50 pounds.• Perform repeated hand motions for fabrication and bonding.• Bend, reach, and work in awkward or tight positions.• See clearly to inspect surfaces, align parts, and read measurements.• Wear required safety gear.*Also must be able to meet personal tool requirements.