Lark Shop Technician I,II,III (Advanced Machinist/CNC)

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About the role

The Lark Maintenance Shop is a repair shop that provides specialty repair services to the Duke Energy Generation Fleet. The primary focus of the shop is reverse engineering components, refurbishment/replacement of aged components, repair of turbine-generator related components, complete overhaul of balance-of-plant pumps, and responding to fleet needs to support the generation assets. The shop is composed of skilled personnel who work both independently and as a team to provide a high level of customer service to Duke Energy.

The Lark Machine Shop Technician is a progressive position requiring individuals to work in a machine shop environment to support the Duke Energy Generation Fleet. Individuals in this position must be agile in their skillsets and have the ability to be flexible, as the work is directly dictated by the priorities of the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble various mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, gearboxes) and inspect components.
• Perform machining operations associated with the repair, refurbishment, or creation of new mechanical components, including:
  • Lathe operations
  • Milling operations
  • Boring operations
  • Drilling operations
  • Grinding operations
• Use precision instruments to an accuracy of 0.001”.
• Perform inspection and manufacture of parts using precision measuring and testing equipment (M&TE), including:
  • OD and ID micrometers
  • Vernier calipers
  • Dial gauges
  • Hardness testers
  • XRF analyzer
• Operate various location vehicles and equipment, including:
  • Forklifts
  • Pickup trucks
  • Man lifts (scissor and boom lifts)
  • Steam cleaners
  • Sandblasters
  • Water jet
  • Oxy/fuel cutting operations
• Maintain proficiency to safely inspect, install, and use rigging with overhead pendant cranes up to 60T capacity.
• Safely use rigging and lifting techniques to transport and invert large components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and maintain housekeeping during operations.
• Travel to support fleet requests.
• Utilize computer software (Inventor-CAD, Microsoft Office programs, SharePoint online, etc.).
• Maintain at least one of the following detailed skillsets:
  • CNC Machine Operator/Programmer: Ability to use CNC equipment (lathes, mills, waterjet) both by CAD/CAM program operation and manual user interface (G-code) for component manufacture and repair. Ability to safely set up and operate CNC equipment.
  • Advanced Machinist: Demonstrated ability to perform more complex and advanced machining exercises. Qualified to use precision instruments to an accuracy of 0.0001”. Ability to perform machining operations to hold close tolerances (+/-.0005). Performs inspection and manufacture of parts using precision measuring and testing equipment (M&TE), including digital metrology equipment (e.g., FARO, Hexagon, Leika) and associated software (Inspire).

Requirements

• Ability to set up and operate safely and independently:
  • Manual lathes
  • Milling machines
  • Boring machines (both horizontal and vertical)
  • Grinders
  • Drills
  • Large metal cutting saws
• Ability to perform machining operations to hold close tolerances (+/-.001”).
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to follow work instructions or procedures as required.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment and maintain shop housekeeping during operations.
• Agility to support the fleet outside of the home base location as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Lark Maintenance Shop Technician I: High school Diploma/GED.
• Lark Maintenance Shop Technician II: High school Diploma/GED and 3 years minimum required related work experience.
• Lark Maintenance Shop Technician III: High school Diploma/GED and 8 years minimum required related work experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical school or applicable military training preferred.
• Journeyman mechanic/millwright certification preferred but not required.
• Apprentice program completion preferred but not required.
• NCCCO/NCCCR certification for mobile and/or bridge crane preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with the setup and operation of manual and CNC machines, including lathes, milling machines, turning centers, waterjet operations, and oxy/acetylene tables.
• Prior experience with the setup and operation of both horizontal and vertical boring machines.
• Prior experience with field machining operations (boring bars, stud removal, flange facing, etc.).
• Prior experience with repairing turbine/generator related components (e.g., diaphragms, blade rings, packing boxes, oil seals/deflectors, valve subassemblies, etc.).

Working Conditions

Majority of work takes place in a controlled maintenance repair shop environment.

Travel

5-15% travel required to support fleet requests.

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.