Mechanic, Turbomachinery

Overview & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Perform disassembly, inspection, repairs, assembly of turbomachinery, including turbines, compressors, pumps, gear boxes, etc.

BACKGROUND and EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in turbomachinery repairs.

• Must have a strong mechanical background.

• Completion of a trade school or apprenticeship would be beneficial

• Manual machining experience is a plus.

• Comparable experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and understand blueprints.

• Perform dynamic balance of rotating equipment.

• Perform a re-blade of a turbine rotor disk, including peening of blade tenons to Elliott specifications.

• Detailed inspections of critical clearances on turbines and compressors, such as bearings and seals

• Disassemble, clean/blast, inspect, repair, and assemble rotating equipment, such as turbines, compressors, pumps, gear boxes, etc.

• Safely operate equipment such as overhead cranes, hydraulic torque wrenches, fork truck, cut-off saws, portable machining equipment, heating/cutting torches, balance machines, sand blast booth, steam cleaner

• Safely operate power hand tools such as drills, grinders, hydraulic presses, punch presses, sawsall.

• Read and understand Elliott procedures, specifications, bulletins and other relevant technical documents.

• Process documentation associated with turbomachinery overhauls. Including, but not limited to, work scopes, inspection forms, hold tags, photo logs, turnover logs.

• Observe all safety regulations. Participation in the safety committee may be required.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Perform or assist with non-destructive testing to Elliott specifications.

The expected hourly rate for this position is between $30 - $50 / hour based on experience and qualifications.Additionalbenefitsinclude health care, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, sick leave, etc.