Gas Turbine Mechanic

2 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Solar Turbines Full time
Job Title: Gas Turbine Mechanic

At Solar Turbines, we are seeking a skilled Gas Turbine Mechanic to join our team. As a Gas Turbine Mechanic, you will be responsible for the layout, fabrication, and assembly of diversified types of parts, subassemblies, and engines of an assigned project.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform layout, fabrication, and assembly of parts, subassemblies, and engines
  • Recommend sequence of operations and methods necessary to complete fabrication or assembly assignments
  • Collaborate in the solution of problems and provide information to benefit the assigned project
  • Determine configuration, form, test, and assemble pneumatic lines and bracketry
  • Use torch for heating and hot forming
  • Perform operations such as plating, processing, metal finishing, and heat treating as required
  • Alter and adapt standard tooling to locate and assemble parts and materials or improvise temporary tooling and production aids
  • Utilize a thorough knowledge of the principles of gas turbine engines to assemble and build up parts, assemblies, and engines
  • Exercise utmost care while tearing down engines and accessory units in order not to disturb or destroy evidence developed during the engine run
  • Lay out parts undergoing tests and examine for variations from conditions recorded prior to testing
  • Set up and operate balancing machines and balance gas turbine engine parts, assemblies, and other hardware to critical requirements
  • Maintain SFIS for engines worked through assembly status and assured the accumulation and retention of historical data for each engine
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • 3 years of Mechanical Experience
  • Experience with Precision Measuring Devices (multi-meters, dial calipers, depth mics, etc)
  • Blue Print Reading Experience
  • Experience using Overhead Crane
  • Must be willing to work any shift
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience working with gas turbines or other turbomachinery
  • Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • Thermocouples wiring with termination experience
  • Experience with Forklift
  • Experience in the following: proximeter, bolt heater, hydraulic stretch tooling, pullers, torch, spot tacker, build stand elevator
  • SFIS Experience
Compensation and Benefits:

Base rate for this role ranges from $24 to $41.17. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits include annual incentive bonus plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off plan, 401k savings plan, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, parental leave, healthy lifestyle programs, employee assistance programs, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.



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