Rotating Equipment Mechanic - 1st Shift

Elliott Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Elliott Company in Kentucky seeks a skilled turbomachinery technician to perform disassembly, inspection, and repairs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a strong mechanical background. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, dynamic balancing, and operating various equipment safely.

Compensation ranges from $30 to $50 per hour based on experience. Additional benefits include healthcare, retirement, and paid time off. Elliott Company is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring protection from discrimination for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in turbomachinery repairs.
• Strong mechanical background required.
• Manual machining experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Perform dynamic balance of rotating equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and assemble rotating equipment.

Skills

Mechanical background

Blueprint reading

Dynamic balancing

Operating hand tools

Non-destructive testing

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Hydraulic torque wrenches

Forklift

Portable machining equipment

Job description

Overview

Purpose of the job: Perform disassembly, inspection, repairs, and assembly of turbomachinery, including turbines, compressors, pumps, gear boxes, etc.

Background and Experience

Minimum of 5 years' experience in turbomachinery repairs. Must have a strong mechanical background. Completion of a trade school or apprenticeship would be beneficial. Manual machining experience is a plus. Comparable experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints.
• Perform dynamic balance of rotating equipment.
• Perform a re-blade of a turbine rotor disk, including peening of blade tenons to Elliott specifications.
• Detailed inspections of critical clearances on turbines and compressors, such as bearings and seals.
• Disassemble, clean/blast, inspect, repair, and assemble rotating equipment, such as turbines, compressors, pumps, gear boxes, etc.
• Safely operate equipment such as overhead cranes, hydraulic torque wrenches, fork lift, cut-off saws, portable machining equipment, heating/cutting torches, balance machines, sand blast booth, steam cleaner.
• Safely operate power hand tools such as drills, grinders, hydraulic presses, punch presses, sawsall.
• Read and understand Elliott procedures, specifications, bulletins and other relevant technical documents.
• Process documentation associated with turbomachinery overhauls, including, but not limited to, work scopes, inspection forms, hold tags, photo logs, turnover logs.
• Observe all safety regulations; participate in the safety committee may be required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform or assist with non-destructive testing to Elliott specifications.
• Compliance with job requirements and safety policies.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected hourly rate for this position is between $30 - $50 / hour based on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, sick leave, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination.