Composite Blade Repair Technician II

Overview

Perform advanced wind turbine blade repairs and train junior technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• structural repairs
• blade fabrication
• hand tools
• work instructions
• hazardous waste
• mentoring

Tasks

The Blade Repair Technician II is responsible for performing advanced structural repairs and fabrication on wind turbine blades. This role demonstrates proficiency at Level 3 competency on the Technician Development Roadmap (TDR), is certified in a minimum of two repair types, and has the ability to train entry-level technicians (Repair Technician I). -Complete repairs with precision, accuracy, and timeliness, maintaining all required documentation. -Participate in and complete all required repair coursework and training. -Maintain a 95% First Pass Yield (FPY) rate on repairs. -Train and mentor Repair Technicians at Level I. -Use powered hand tools safely and correctly. -Draft and revise work instructions in accordance with engineering drawings. -Maintain clean workspaces, machines, tools, and equipment. -Handle duties related to hazardous waste storage in compliance with safety procedures. -Confer with engineers, production personnel, and others to resolve machining, assembly, or quality issues. -Independently read and interpret repair drawings and log appropriate documentation.

Requirements

• fiberglass
• wet lay-up
• vacuum bag
• epoxy
• balsa
• composite repair

What You Bring

-Understand quality specifications, including temperature and humidity limits. -Fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair -Wet lay-up and vacuum bag techniques -Demonstrate expertise in all basic (basin-level) repairs and materials, including: -Epoxy and polyester resins -Balsa and foam core handling -High school diploma or GED. -Minimum of 2 years of composite repair experience. -Demonstrated experience in fiberglass and composite materials. -Perform advanced repair functions, certified in a minimum of two repair types.

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Benefits

Pay range: $32 - $37 per hour. -Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Saturday from 6pm - 6:30am -Wednesday, Thurs, Friday and every other Saturday from 6pm - 6:30am -Tuition assistance for continued education and training -Sunday, Mon, Tues and every other Wednesday from 6am - 6:30pm -Thurs, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6am - 6:30pm -Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) -Comprehensive health benefits, including dental and vision -Strong 401(k) plan with employer match

About Vestas

-Evolved from steel tools to become a global wind turbine pioneer. -Designs, manufactures, sells, installs and maintains wind farms across onshore and offshore projects. -Manufacturing spans dozens of countries, with flagship facilities in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. -Known for landmark projects like Europe’s oldest offshore wind farm and turbine prototypes. -Specialises in wind energy infrastructure, from regional turbines to service hub networks. -Innovative developments include stealth blades, hybrid quadrotor tests, and tall turbine towers.

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