Finishing Technician I

LM Wind Power Group; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Access to Health Coach

Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Two weeks of annual vacation

Job summary

LM Wind Power in Grand Forks, North Dakota is looking for a candidate to perform various tasks in the finishing process of the blade. Responsibilities include grinding blades, applying gelcoat, painting, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and operate basic hand tools and machinery. A High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid holidays. Shift hours are 6pm-2:30am.

Qualifications

• Requires usage of respirator.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grinding blade to work instruction specifications.
• Grind between quality marks and apply gelcoat to designated locations.
• Matting to give blades a clean finish.
• Painting and sanding.
• Apply tape to edge of blade to avoid overspray of gel coat.
• Apply auto mask to the shell of the blade.
• Apply filler/mud to the lead edge of the blade, then scrape off excess so all voids are filled.
• Turn the blade utilizing machine.
• Wear designated personal protective equipment and follow all health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain 5s standards.

Skills

Ability to lift or carry objects or materials up to 40 lbs.

Ability to push/pull heavy objects.

Ability to stand for extended periods on concrete floors.

Ability to work with hands for an extended period.

Ability to operate basic hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or related experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Perform a variety of tasks in the finishing process of the blade.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Grinding blade to work instruction specifications.
• Grind between quality marks and apply gelcoat to designated locations.
• Matting to give blades a clean finish.
• Painting and sanding.
• Apply tape to edge of blade to avoid overspray of gel coat.
• Apply auto mask to the shell of the blade.
• Apply filler/mud to the lead edge of the blade, then scrape off excess so all voids are filled.
• Turn the blade utilizing machine.
• Wear designated personal protective equipment and follow all health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain 5s standards.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift or carry objects or materials up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for extended periods on concrete floors.
• Ability to work with hands for an extended period.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery.
• Requires usage of respirator.

Desired Characteristics

• High School Diploma/GED or related experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience.

Position Shift

6pm-2:30am

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

GE Vernova is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach, nurse-based resource, and employee assistance program.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and 12 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated based on start date).