Parts Prep Operator

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

PROENERGY, a leading engineer­ing, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse, is hiring for a Parts Prep Operator at the Sedalia, MO center. The role focuses on jet engine part cleaning and abrasive blast processes within a world-class manufacturing environment.

You will work under the Coatings Supervisor, performing cleaning, blasting, and surface treatment tasks while following detailed work instructions. The job emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a high‑precision setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• US work authorization is required; the company will not sponsor.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaners will be used to remove grease buildup and corrosion products, and prepare parts for the next overhaul step using cleaning compounds and chemical solutions.
• Completes forms associated with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Performs abrasive blast activities for gas turbine components including cleaning and surface preparation.
• Maintains and controls equipment, processes, tools, fixtures, supplies, and safety equipment for each shop order.
• Daily tasks include loading/unloading hardware with lifting devices and cranes.
• Adheres to safety rules and maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Acts as cross-functional team member and demonstrates gas turbine abrasive blast process skills.
• Uses pneumatic and electrical grinding tools to blend defects and restore contours on aero-derivative turbine parts.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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

And ourworldwide service centersensure 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.

Position Summary

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

Reports To:Coatings Supervisor

Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

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 Read, Write, and Speak 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.