Finisher II: Precision Propeller Finishing & Balancing

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird-Johnson Propeller Company is seeking a Finisher II to perform precision grinding, surface finishing, balancing, and inspection on propellers and components. The role supports U.S. Navy products and involves handling very large components with approved equipment.

Responsibilities include surface finishing, grinding, LPI inspection, geometry measurement, and 5S workplace organization. Candidates should have 2+ years in propeller finishing and be eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of manufacturing experience in propeller finishing.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Surface finishing on propellers of various sizes using approved tools and work instructions for U.S. Navy products.
• Grinding and defect repair to achieve specified tolerances and surface finishes.
• Conduct liquid penetrant inspection (LPI); measure geometry and thickness with gauges and calipers; stencil hub data.
• Balance controllable-pitch propeller blades, fixed-pitch propellers, waterjet impellers, hub bodies, and hub assemblies to meet performance requirements.
• Accurately complete and maintain process records while following HS&E, quality, and security requirements.
• Safely rig, move, and position large components using overhead cranes, jib cranes, forklifts, and other approved equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas in accordance with 5S housekeeping practices.

Skills

Propeller finishing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Overhead cranes

Jib cranes

Forklifts

Measuring gauges

Job description

Bird-Johnson Propeller Company is seeking a Finisher II to perform precision grinding, surface finishing, balancing, and inspection on propellers and components. The role supports U.S. Navy products and involves handling very large components with approved equipment.

Responsibilities include surface finishing, grinding, LPI inspection, geometry measurement, and 5S workplace organization. Candidates should have 2+ years in propeller finishing and be eligible for a security clearance.