GTR Repairs Technician

Mechanical-Dynamics-; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical-Dynamics- in Missouri seeks a GTR Technician to perform rotor disassembly, inspection, repair, and assembly of gas turbine components. You will read procedures and drawings, document measurements, and collaborate with Engineering and Quality for continuous improvement.

You will use dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, and torque tooling to ensure dimensional accuracy, and operate forklifts/cranes as trained. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must know torque wrenches and precision instruments.
• Basic computer skills and reading procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble gas turbine rotors and components.
• Follow procedures, drawings, and work instructions precisely.
• Perform precision measurements using dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers.
• Record rotor measurements, inspections, and documentation accurately.
• Operate shop equipment (torque tools, lifting devices, cranes, forklifts) when trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; support project staging.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Calipers

Scales

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The GTR Technician is responsible for performing inspection, disassembly, assembly, repair, and related activities on gas turbine rotors and components. Work must be performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, quality requirements, and project documentation.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform gas turbine rotor disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and related shop activities.
• Follow work assignments and direction provided by the GTR Technician Team Leader and Supervisor.
• Read and follow procedures, drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Perform precision measurements using dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Set up and read dial indicators for rotor runout and dimensional inspections.
• Accurately record rotor measurements, inspections, photographs, and required job documentation.
• Perform required self-checks and peer inspections of critical work steps.
• Use torque tooling, hydraulic tooling, lifting equipment, fixtures, and other specialized rotor tooling.
• Inspect components and report damage, wear, dimensional discrepancies, or abnormal conditions.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other shop equipment when properly trained and authorized.
• Maintain tooling, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Support tooling, material, equipment, and component staging for projects.
• Work effectively with technicians, Engineering, Quality, and other support departments.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Working knowledge of torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, scales, and related precision instrumentation.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior gas turbine, rotor, turbine repair, or heavy rotating equipment experience.
• Experience with gas turbine rotor disassembly, assembly, inspection, or repair.
• Machining knowledge or experience.
• Experience operating cranes, forklifts, and other industrial equipment.