Turbine Assembly Technician – 2nd Shift

Jobtailor; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled mechanical assembler for a role focused on heavy-duty turbine-related equipment. You will assemble and maintain rotating machinery, read mechanical drawings, and ensure quality through precision measurements and safe practices.

The position involves collaboration with engineering teams to improve processes and maintain top-tier quality, with opportunities for career growth in turbine assembly.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; technical certificates or an associate degree in a mechanical field are preferred.
• Experience in mechanical assembly or equipment maintenance is advantageous.
• Familiarity with hydraulic tools, torque and tensioning systems, and precision measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain heavy-duty rotating equipment using hydraulic torque tools, cranes, and precision measuring instruments.
• Interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
• Use precision measuring equipment to record measurements per drawings and quality requirements.
• Operate material handling equipment including overhead cranes, rigging systems, and industrial vehicles.
• Perform precision tasks such as grinding, honing, and blade pinning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve processes and quality.
• Use digital tools for job tracking, quality documentation, and training.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Equipment maintenance

Hydraulic tools

Precision measuring devices

Grinding

Honing

Polishing

Blade pinning

Reading drawings

Interpreting schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate

Associate degree (mechanical)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain heavy‑duty rotating equipment using hydraulic torque tools, cranes, and precision measuring instruments.
• Interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
• Use precision measuring equipment to take and record measurements as required by assembly drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Operate material handling equipment including overhead cranes, rigging systems, and industrial vehicles.
• Perform precision tasks such as grinding, honing, polishing, and blade pinning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve processes and ensure top‑tier quality.
• Use digital tools for job tracking, quality documentation, and training.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis and must not require employer immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Ability to pass routine background check and drug test per company policy.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in a mechanical field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical assembly or equipment maintenance preferred.
• Familiarity with hydraulic tools, torque and tensioning systems, and precision measuring devices including micrometers, calipers, taper gauges, laser measuring equipment, dial indicators, pressure gauges, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality.
• A desire to grow into a long‑term career in turbine assembly.

Hard Skills

• Mechanical assembly
• Equipment maintenance
• Hydraulic tools
• Precision measuring devices
• Grinding
• Honing
• Polishing
• Blade pinning
• Reading mechanical drawings
• Interpreting schematics

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Commitment to safety
• Collaboration
• Process improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Technical certificate
• Associate degree in mechanical field