Fitter (Turbocharger)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,480 - 50,220; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical services company in Singapore is seeking a technician specialized in turbocharger maintenance. Responsibilities include dismantling, inspecting, and reassembling turbochargers, ensuring tolerances meet specifications, and operating workshop machinery. Candidates should be skilled in diagnosing turbocharger failures and providing technical advice. Experience with precision measuring tools and a mechanical background are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strip down turbochargers and inspect for wear, damage, or failure.
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure tolerances are within specifications.
• Reassemble turbochargers, balancing the rotating assembly.
• Operate workshop machinery for cleaning or refurbishing components.
• Diagnose turbocharger failure causes and provide technical advice.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strip down turbochargers, clean parts, and perform inspection for wear, damage, or failure, including checking bearing housing, shaft, turbine, and impeller.
• Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, verniers, dial gauges) to ensure tolerances for rotating parts are within manufacturer specifications.
• Reassemble turbochargers, ensuring proper balancing of the rotating assembly (shaft and wheels) to prevent premature failure.
• Operate workshop machinery such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders for cleaning or refurbishing components when necessary.
• Diagnose causes of turbocharger failure (e.g., oil starvation, foreign object damage, overheating) and provide technical advice.