Bucket/Blader Specialist

SUMMARY

Bucket / Blader Specialized Machinists sets-up, adjusts, and operates shop and portable machine tools to repair turbine rotating steampath components. More experienced candidates may also lead and direct the work of others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Machining vocational school training or experience in portable field machining equipment
• Experience running large lathes and Bridgeport mills
• CNC experience and programming skills
• Knowledge of arithmetic, basic geometry and their applications
• Valid driver’s license
• Good oral and written communications
• Able to lift 20 – 50 pounds
• Willing to travel a minimum of 50% of the time (levels II, III)
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and off hours (levels II, III)

Qualifications

• Entry Level: No experience required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience

Skills

• Original manufacturing methods and standards
• Basic knowledge of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, punch press, etc.
• Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrates and mag particle
• Knowledge and ability to use both hand and power tools associated with grinding, deburring, and metal forming
• Knowledge and ability to use common precision measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file or rasp, etc.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company repair procedures and directions
• Strong customer service experience in explaining and discussing needed repairs and being able to determine scheduling time frame
• Ability to lead other bucket bladers and supervise work being performed at the customer site

Benefits

• Health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision (with employer contribution)
• Savings options: HSA/FSA programs available
• Protection: Company-paid life insurance + disability coverage
• Time off: Paid time off + paid holidays
• Retailment: 401(k) program with company match opportunity
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + ID theft protection
• Wellness & safety perks: On-site ART (Active Release Techniques) sessions; annual PPE reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel-toed boots
• Pay add-ons (as applicable): Overtime opportunity, shift/lead differential, travel pay
• Advancement: Growth paths and internal advancement opportunities for eligible employees, based on performance and business need
• Recognition: Seasonal company sponsored events for employees to recognize their contributions to the success of MD&A

About the Role

The Repairs Division is seeking both entry level as well as more experienced Machinists that can specialize in Bucket / Blader precision turbine machining. In this position you must be able to work in the St. Louis shop and more experienced individuals will require some travel for work in the field.

Company Culture

At MD&A, we truly work together, as one team! We collaborate, we listen, we innovate. We put energy behind everything we do!