Component Repair Technician Seletar

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Flexible Benefits

Company Transport

Training/Career Progression Opportunities

Job Security

Job summary

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) is seeking a detail-oriented Component Repair Technician to join the team at the SSF Facility in Singapore. The role involves working with advanced technology to deliver innovative component repair solutions for aero-gas turbine engines.

The ideal candidate will possess technical qualifications, relevant experience in aerospace manufacturing, and a strong commitment to quality and safety. Job benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on experience in aircraft engine case repair.
• Experience in CNC programming and operation.
• Strong knowledge of engine case materials.

Responsibilities

• Train and familiarize with new equipment.
• Run trials, validation, and functional checks.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Precision TIG/GTAW welding

5-Axis CNC machining

Localized heat treatment

NDT Level II certification

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent

Welding certification relevant to aerospace

Tools

CMM

Faro arm

Job description

The SSF Component Repairs

the SSF Component Repairs will be a next-generation repair cell where successful candidates can look forward to working with advanced technology, state-of-the‑art automation, and digital platforms to deliver innovative component repair solutions for next‑generation aero‑gas turbine engines.

Vacancies

• Disc Technician x 1
• Shafts Technician x 2
• Coatings Technician x 1
• Case Technician x 2

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls‑Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.

As a result of sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state‑of‑the‑art Engine Test Facility that supports our best‑in‑class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

• Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
• Training/Career Progression Opportunities
• Job Security

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented individual to join our Component Repair (General) team at the SAESL Seletar Facility (SSF).

Job Responsibilities

• Training and familiarization for the new equipment.
• Verify machines, utilities and safety.
• Run trials, validation and functional checks.
• Support MES, SOP.
• Validate HSE control and ergonomics.
• Audit prep, 5S, coordination and documentation.
• Preparing for training to new employees.
• Execute first live repair with engineering.
• Ensure that all work carried out is performed in accordance with the current approved overhaul/engine manuals or other OEM work instructions.
• Make every effort to train and learn new skills required in order to perform duties effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that the standard of workmanship is kept at the highest level.
• Keep the respective workstations and work areas clean.
• Ensure that the daily man‑hours clocking are booked accurately.
• Ensure that all relevant safety procedures are strictly complied with.
• Maintain, and always use the correct tools/equipment and hand tools when performing daily tasks.
• Always maintain the highest standard of discipline.
• Actively support and promote continuous improvement as a way of life and in specific programs/activities within the company.
• Other duties as assigned by the respective Cell or work area supervisor or Team Leader.

Qualification / Experience

• Technical diploma, apprenticeship, or equivalent in machining, welding, aerospace manufacturing, or mechanical engineering.
• Current welding certification(s) relevant to aerospace (e.g., AWS D17.1, EN 1418, or OEM‑specific) in GTAW/TIG welding on nickel alloys, titanium, and stainless steels.
• CNC programming and operation certification for 5‑axis machining (preferred: Mastercam, Siemens NX, or OEM‑specific).
• Heat treatment process qualification for localized stress relief / solution annealing (induction, resistance, or blanket heating).
• Minimum 4–6 years of hands‑on experience in aircraft engine case repair (fan cases, compressor cases, turbine cases, intermediate cases, etc.) in an MRO or OEM overhaul environment.
• Proven proficiency in the following key processes:
  • Welding — Precision TIG/GTAW welding, weld repair of cracks, porosity, and damaged areas; weld buildup and blending on cases; post‑weld heat treatment coordination.
  • 5‑Axis Machining & Milling — Operation and basic programming of 5‑axis CNC machines for complex case features (flanges, bosses, mounting pads, seal lands, bearing housings); contour milling, drilling, boring, and thread repair.
  • Localized Heat Treatment — Application of localized stress‑relief heat treatment using induction coils, ceramic blankets, or resistance heating elements; temperature monitoring, charting, and thermocouple placement per OEM procedures.
  • Installation of Accessories — Precision installation and torquing of brackets, bosses, inserts, studs, tubes, harnesses, sensors, and other case‑mounted accessories; lockwiring, sealing, and anti‑fretting compound application.
  • Part Sentencing / Disposition — Final visual, dimensional, and documentation review of repaired cases; independent sentencing (serviceable, repairable, scrap) in accordance with engine overhaul manuals, service bulletins, engineering dispositions, and quality requirements.
  • NDT - Current NDT Level II certification (NAS 410, ASNT SNT‑T1A, EN 4179, or equivalent aerospace standard) in the following five primary NDT methods: PT, MT, ET, UT, RT.
  • Cleaning/Chemical Processing — Familiarity with typical multi‑step engine cleaning sequences: aqueous/alkaline degreasing → alkaline rust/scale removal → acidic descaling → neutralization/rinsing → drying/passivation.
  • Strong knowledge of engine case materials (titanium alloys, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum) and common defects (cracks, fretting, corrosion, distortion, wear).
  • Experience working in a lean repair cell environment (single‑piece flow, multi‑skilled technician model).
  • Proficient use of precision measuring equipment (CMM, Faro arm, height gauges, air gauges, thread gauges, etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, repair schemes, and OEM manuals (GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls‑Royce, CFM, IAE, etc.).
  • Nadcap or AS9100 experience.
  • Experience with automated welding (e.g., orbital or robotic TIG).
  • Prior exposure to laser cladding or cold spray repair processes.