Engine Rebuild Technician
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Job summary
REIC Rentals seeks an Engine Rebuild Technician to diagnose, disassemble, inspect, clean, refurbish, and rebuild failed jet-powered heating systems, restoring them to factory condition.
Applicants should have a strong mechanical background, experience rebuilding engines, and the ability to read technical drawings. The role offers a safe, technologically advanced shop environment with ongoing training and benefits.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Technical degree or certification in Aviation Maintenance or Powerplant Technology preferred.
- Professional experience rebuilding aircraft, turbine, diesel, industrial, automotive, or racing engines strongly preferred.
- Technical school engine rebuilding experience will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble engines and related components and inspect for wear or damage.
- Clean and restore engine components to factory standards.
- Rebuild jet-powered heating units using salvaged and new parts.
- Test and diagnose engines before and after rebuilds to verify performance.
- Document teardown, parts used, and inspection findings accurately.
- Maintain organized inventory and shop area; support engineering and quality teams.
Skills
Education
Job description
At REIC Rentals, we’re redefining temporary climate control with industry-leading heating equipment powered by advanced jet engine technology. We’re looking for a mechanically inclined Engine Rebuild Technician to diagnose, disassemble, inspect, clean, refurbish, and rebuild failed jet-powered heating systems, restoring them to like-new operating condition.
Whether you’ve rebuilt aircraft engines, diesel engines, racing engines, turbine systems, or have completed technical training in aviation maintenance or engine technology, this is an opportunity to apply your skills in a clean, technology-driven repair environment where quality, craftsmanship, and precision matter.
Every engine you rebuild helps keep construction projects, industrial facilities, emergency response operations, and critical infrastructure operating when dependable heat matters most.
At REIC Rentals, we’re more than a leading name in specialty equipment rentals-we’re a team that believes in service, safety, and people first. With more than 55 locations across North America, we provide customers with reliable equipment they can count on when downtime isn’t an option.
As an Engine Rebuild Technician, you’ll play a critical role in extending the life of our proprietary heating equipment by restoring failed engines to factory performance standards.
- Work on proprietary jet-powered temporary heating equipment
- Diagnose and rebuild engines from teardown through final testing
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Product Support
- Stable, growing company with advancement opportunities
- Clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment
- Competitive pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, 3 weeks PTO, paid holidays, and ongoing technical training
- Receive failed engines and heating units returned from the field
- Completely disassemble engines and related components
- Inspect all mechanical components for wear, damage, and failure
- Determine which parts can be salvaged, repaired, or replaced
- Document failure findings and communicate unusual issues to Engineering
- Thoroughly clean engine components using approved cleaning equipment and procedures
- Remove carbon buildup, contaminants, and debris from reusable components
- Prepare salvaged components for inspection and reassembly
- Ensure all reusable parts meet quality standards before installation
- Rebuild failed jet-powered heating units using salvaged and new replacement components
- Replace bearings, seals, hardware, electrical components, fuel system parts, and other wear items
- Assemble engines following detailed work instructions and engineering specifications
- Maintain strict quality standards throughout every rebuild
- Verify proper tolerances, torque specifications, and assembly procedures
- Perform operational testing before and after engine rebuilds
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures
- Verify engine performance following rebuild
- Troubleshoot and correct issues discovered during testing
- Ensure every rebuilt unit meets REIC Rentals’ quality and safety standards before returning to service
- Complete teardown reports and failure analysis documentation
- Record replacement parts used during rebuilds
- Maintain accurate repair records within company systems
- Document inspection findings and testing results
- Maintain organized inventory of replacement engine components
- Identify components requiring replenishment
- Assist with inventory counts and organization
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Recommend improvements to rebuild procedures and repair processes
- Assist Engineering by identifying recurring failure trends
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Support development of repair standards and work instructions
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical degree or certification in Aviation Maintenance, Powerplant Technology, Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred
- Professional experience rebuilding aircraft, turbine, diesel, industrial, automotive, or racing engines strongly preferred
- Technical school engine rebuilding experience will also be considered
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience rebuilding mechanical equipment
- Ability to diagnose mechanical failures
- Experience reading mechanical drawings and service manuals
- Skilled with precision hand and power tools
- Understanding of bearings, seals, rotating assemblies, fuel systems, and mechanical components
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to quality workmanship
- Basic computer skills for repair documentation
This position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, using hand tools, and working around machinery in a manufacturing environment. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
***REIC Rentals is NOT open to 3rd party recruiter solicitation.
REIC and all affiliates operate as drug-free environments, which includes marijuana. A pre-employment drug screening that tests for THC and other drugs, as well as a full background check, is required of all newly hired employees.
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