Clean Line Operator

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/Disability Insurance

401K plan

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Clean Line Operator to be trained in jet engine piece part cleaning and abrasive blast processes. The role reports to the ARM Supervisor and is based at the Houston facility, contributing to high-precision manufacturing for aeroderivative engines.

Responsibilities include preparing parts, following work instructions, and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety rules. A strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Clean parts to remove grease, corrosion, and prepare for the next overhaul step using cleaning compounds, solvents, spray guns, and brushes.
• Complete forms for work assignments according to procedures.
• Perform abrasive blast activities for gas turbine components.
• Maintain and control equipment, tools, and safety gear for shop orders.
• Handle loading/unloading of hardware and fixturing using manual methods, fork truck, or cranes.
• Meet safety, quality, productivity, and attendance expectations.
• Read and interpret diagrams and specifications.
• Follow detailed work instructions under limited supervision.
• Ensure safe working practices and a clean work environment.
• Cross-functionally support gas turbine abrasive blast processes and repair tasks.
• Use grinding tools to blend defects and restore contours on aero-derivative gas turbine parts.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Safety equipment handling

Job description

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee
• 10 paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401K plan

Position Summary

The Clean Line Operator will be trained to perform Jet Engine piece part cleaning and abrasive blast processes.

Reports To: ARM Supervisor

Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Position Responsibilities

• Cleaners will be used to remove grease build-up, corrosion products, etc., as well as prepare parts for the next overhaul step using various cleaning compounds and chemical solutions, spray guns, brushes, etc.
• Completes forms associated with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Performs abrasive blast activities for highly engineered products including but not limited to cleaning, coating preparation, and surface treatments.
• Properly maintains and controls equipment, processes, tools, fixtures, supplies, and safety equipment associated with each specific shop orders.
• Daily tasks will include loading and unloading of hardware and fixturing by hand, with a fork truck or other lifting devices/cranes
• Meet or exceed core competency expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance/punctuality, and teamwork.
• Read and interpret diagrams and specifications.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and directions under limited supervision.
• Ensures safe working practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe clean work environment.
• Act as a cross-functional team member and demonstrates gas turbine abrasive blast process skills and knowledge through the processing of gas turbine components and other hardware.
• Use pneumatic and electrical grinding tools to blend defects, welded areas and restore areas back to original contours on various parts of an aero derivative gas turbine.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED, or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in grit blast processing operations is desired
• Knowledge of proper safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment related to a repair and manufacturing operation is desired.
• Experience with the maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repair of industrial equipment.
• Ability to learn equipment functions and use (air pressure system, crane, forklift, etc.)

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.