BlenderSheet-Metal Worker

Summary:

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC a world-class supplier of power generation services parts and repairs has an immediate opening for individuals who desire to join a growing organization and have an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

MD&A The IGT Division is seeking both entry-level and more experienced machinists (Blenders) who can specialize in bucket/blader precision turbine this position you must be able to work in a non-climate environment and have excellent attention to detail.

Bucket / Blader Specialized Machinists perform setups and adjustments and operate shop and portable machine tools to repair the turbines rotating steam path and internal gas and fuel components. Performs structural material removal and polishing of damaged or compromised areas to restore component integrity. All candidates must be well-versed in all industry housekeeping safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP) initiatives. More experienced candidates may be considered to lead and direct others work.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

Experience:

o I no experience required

o II minimum 2 years experience

o III minimum 5 years experience

Use pneumatic electric and hand tools to blend defects and welded areas and restore areas back to original contours on various Gas Turbines

Maintains and completes all documentation (forms) associated with work assignments according to established procedures.

Performs alloy metals blending for highly engineered Turbine parts and products.

Install and machine GE tangential entry and axial entry buckets/blades (all levels)

Install and machine Westinghouse T root buckets/blades (all levels)

Erosion shield and brazing techniques (levels II III)

Install and machine GE finger dovetails (levels II III)

Install and machine Westinghouse axial dovetails (levels II III)

Install and machine all manufacture-type blades (levels II III)

Tie wire brazes of buckets (levels II III)

Tenon grinding (levels II III)

Evaluate the bucket condition at the job site to establish the required repairs (levels II III)

Explain and discuss needed repairs schedules and man loading with customers (levels II III)

Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures in accordance with parts specifications while following all established safety protocols.

Function as a cross-functional team member and demonstrate gas turbine blending process skills and knowledge

Perform any related tasks assigned by management.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (all levels)
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be available to work days nights weekends holidays and mandatory overtime when required.
• Adhere to all established Safety and housekeeping policies.
• Knowledge of arithmetic basic geometry and their applications.

Preferred Experience:

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