Turbine Blade Specialist

Summary

Bucket / Blader Specialized Machinists set-up, adjust, and operate 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

Pay

Pay add-ons (as applicable): Overtime opportunity, shift/lead differential, travel pay

Schedule

Able to work weekends, holidays, and off hours (levels II, III)

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