2nd Shift Rotor Balancing Technician

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Employee Incentive Programs

Employee Reimbursement Programs

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services Inc. in Bethlehem, PA seeks a Rotor Balancing Technician to perform precision balancing on turbomachinery components and assemblies, following drawings and work instructions. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork.

You will assemble components, inspect with calipers and gauges, document results, and support continuous improvement. Minimum two years in an industrial shop, high school diploma, and ability to work overtime are typical requirements; training is

Qualifications

• Safety conscious and able to follow safety policies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required.
• Physical activities include lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and safety excellence.
• Assemble components per procedures, drawings, and instructions.
• Perform precision balancing on rotating components to specifications.
• Use calipers, gauges, micrometers, and other measuring tools for inspection.

Skills

Safety Conscious

Teamwork

Overtime / Holidays

Physical Stamina

Shop Environment

Basic Math

Basic Communication

Lifts & Equipment

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rotating Machinery Services Inc. is seeking Rotor Balancing Technician. This role will perform a variety of mechanical operations / tasks on turbomachinery components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. We also have flexibility to train the right mechanically inclined candidate for this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions.
• Assemble components in accordance with procedures, drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Perform precision balancing on components and rotating assemblies to specified requirements.
• Use calipers, gauges, micrometers & other measuring tools to determine the condition of components and assemblies.
• Assemble various configurations of components to corresponding assembly prints utilizing available tooling, gauging and equipment.
• Generate inspection reports as required and assist with documenting quality issues and solutions.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to understand assembly and manufacturing prints.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and/orSkill Requirements:

The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.

• Safety Conscience
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment of constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities.
• Ability and willingness to be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required.
• Ability and willingness to work around and use large propane / acetylene torches.
• Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment, but basic skills are required beforehand).
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Patience, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Education:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent from an accredited school or institution.

Previous Experience:

• At least two years of experience working in an industrial or machine shop setting preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience with component assembly and dynamic balancing.

OTHER INFORMATION

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand and walk for significant portions of the shift.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs., walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
• Must be able to use hands for assembly and tool usage.
• Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay - Our target salary range for this role is between $35-$45 hourly. The final offer will be determined based upon the candidate's professional background, specialized certifications, and years of relevant experience.
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

Come Join Rotating Machinery Services Inc. and watch your Career go TURBO! Visit www.rotatingmachinery.comto learn more about who we are and what we do.

ABOUT RMS

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times. RMS’ commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.