Associate Rotating Technician
Solar Turbines · DeSoto, TX · 5 days ago
Information Technology$46k–$57k/yrFull-time
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About the Role
This position is responsible for the robust assembly of overhauled turbomachinery products, specifically small body rotating components, to satisfy schedule and customer requirements on various production models.
Responsibilities
- Perform the operations necessary for the assembly of Solar’s small body rotating components in a manner that aligns with standards for safety, quality, velocity, and cost.
- Work from standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.
- May perform work operations under direct guidance where adequate information has not yet been determined and/or furnished.
- Recognize the need for Engineering support when given procedures will not work or the quality of components is questioned.
- Embrace safety culture and identify safety improvements to reduce risk of injury or incident in the work area.
- Work with team members, other technicians, and/or Engineering to solve technical problems.
- Maintain training binder and records.
- Perform material routing and movement of rotating sub-assemblies, and other material in compliance with material handling, movement, and storage procedures.
- Report and record discrepancies and incidents utilizing Solar’s standard applications.
- Maintain records and ensure proper documentation of assembly or repairs per the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Use all types of precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment and machinery as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to promote safety, Solar’s 5S culture, and prevent FOD.
- Work individually and in teams to support production needs and continuous improvement projects.
- Attend and participate in team meetings, support established team business goals, and adhere to the team’s ground rules and norms.
- Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.
- Demonstrate proficient skill with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, drop micrometers, bore micrometers, etc.).
- Operate shop equipment, material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.), bench and hand tools, test equipment and controls as well as machines and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment.
- Perform rework of the nature and level of difficulty described herein.
Requirements
- Proven experience in the Solar Turbines Manufacturing Environment
- Strong Mechancial Aptitude
Qualifications
- Self-driven and able to balance concurrent tasks while keeping their leadership informed on risks and progress
- Seeking an operations opportunity, find enjoyment in the daily challenges of manufacturing
- A commitment to teamwork
- An unwavering duty to the customer
- A keen sense of urgency
- A willingness to learn
Skills
- Proficient skill with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, drop micrometers, bore micrometers, etc.)
- Operate shop equipment, material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.), bench and hand tools, test equipment and controls as well as machines and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment
- Perform rework of the nature and level of difficulty described herein
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
$45,809.00 - $57,261.00 DOE
Schedule
Five days a week
Application Instructions
Not specified
Contact Information
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