Spindle Builder B (Mon-Thurs 3:45PM-2:15AM)

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off & holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Spindle Builder to assemble gas turbine rotor components, perform glass bead blasting, crane lifts, and precision measuring to ensure quality before final assembly.

You will support blade and spindle alignment, participate in blending repairs, and contribute to continuous improvement through Six Sigma, 5S, and Lean manufacturing practices. Requires 3–5 years as an industrial/aviation mechanic or millwright and ability to obtain required licenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years as an industrial/aviation mechanic or millwright.
• Ability to obtain Fork Truck and Critical Lift (A) crane licenses.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide crane support for Rotor Assembly Shop with training and licensing.
• Glass bead blast service run components for quality inspections.
• Use precision gauges to verify rotor component features before assembly.
• Assist in stacking and tensioning rotor spindles with appropriate equipment.
• Assist in blading and blending repairs to prepare components for reuse.

Skills

Industrial mechanic

Aviation mechanic

Millwright

Precision measurement

Fork truck operation

Crane licenses

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision gages

Setting tooling

Tensioning equipment

Glass bead blasting equipment

Crane equipment

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Spindle Builder you will be responsible for assembling the components that make up a Gas Turbine rotor, ensuring adherence to safe and efficient production processes. This includes a variety of part preparation steps via glass bead blasting, crane lifts both at the individual component level and fully assembly rotor level, precision measuring of components, support of blading and detailed blending. Your role will involve a commitment to continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide critical crane support to the Rotor Assembly Shop, this includes training and acquiring a critical crane license.
• Glass bead blasting of service run components to prepare components for quality inspections.
• Using precision measuring equipment to confirm critical features of rotor components prior to assembly.
• Assist in stacking and tensioning of rotor spindles using tensioning equipment.
• Assist in blading of rotor spindles.
• Completion of blending repairs of service run components to prepare them for re-use.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 3-5 years' experience as an industrial/aviation mechanic/millwright
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain Fork Truck and Critical Lift (A) level crane licenses.
• Ability to manually lift up to 50 lbs for short durations, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work with either written, oral, or graphic instructions.
• Proven ability to use precision gages and set tooling to high accuracies, preferably on large diameters.
• Ability to obtain an ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate (Silver Level or higher) as part of the pre-hire assessment. Siemens Energy will assist in scheduling the test upon shortlisting.
• Successful applicants must be able to pass standard hearing, vision, and pulmonary function tests or any other as required to perform the duties.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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