Turbine Blade Specialist - Steampath

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA/FSA programs

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

EAP + ID protection

On-site ART sessions & PPE reimburse

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC is seeking skilled Machinists for bucket and blader specialization in St. Louis. Roles include setting up, adjusting, and operating shop and portable tools to repair turbine components, with some travel to field locations for more senior positions.

Entry to advanced levels are described; candidates may lead others and coordinate repairs with customers. A strong background in machining, NDE, and precision measurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; machining/vocational training or field experience preferred.
• CNC experience and programming skills required.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and basic geometry and their applications.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time; ability to work weekends/holidays.
• Strong customer service experience in explaining repairs and scheduling with customers.
• Ability to read, understand and follow company repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install and machine GE tangential and axial entry buckets/blades at all levels.
• Install and machine Westinghouse T root buckets/blades at all levels.
• Evaluate bucket condition onsite and discuss repairs with customers.
• Lead and supervise bucket blade work at customer sites (levels II, III).
• Utilize lathes, mills, and brazing/grounding techniques for repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Read/interpret repairs with customers

Math fundamentals

Willingness to travel

Team leadership potential

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machining vocational training or field machining experience

Tools

Lathes

Bridgeport mills

CNC experience & programming

Portable field machining equipment

NDE techniques (dye penetrant, mag particle)

Job description

Description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world class supplier of power generation services, parts and repairs, has an immediate opening for individuals with a desire to join a growing organization and with an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

The Repairs Division is seeking both entry level as well as more experienced Machinists that can specialize in Bucket / Blader precision turbine machining. In this position you must be able to work in the St. Louis shop and more experienced individuals will requires some travel for work in the field. SUMMARY: Bucket / Blader Specialized Machinists sets-up, adjusts, and operates shop and portable machine tools to repair turbine rotating steampath components.

More experienced candidates may also lead and direct the work of others.

Experience:

I – no experience required

II – minimum 2 years’ experience

III – minimum 5 years’ experience

• Install and machine GE tangential entry and axial entry buckets/blades (all levels)
• Install and machine Westinghouse T root buckets/blades (all levels)
• Erosion shield and brazing techniques (levels II, III)
• Install and machine GE finger dovetails (levels II, III)
• Install and machine Westinghouse axial dovetails (levels II, III)
• Install and machine all manufacture type blades (levels II, III)
• Tie wire braze of buckets (levels II, III)
• Tenon grinding (levels II, III)
• Evaluating the bucket condition at job site to establish the required repairs (levels II, III)
• Explain and discuss needed repairs, schedules, man loading with customers (levels II, III)

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• Original manufacturing methods and standards; basic knowledge of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, punch press, etc. (all levels)
• Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrates and mag particle (all levels)
• Knowledge and ability to use both hand and power tools associated with grinding, deburring, and metal forming (all levels)
• Knowledge and ability to use common precision measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file or rasp, etc. (all levels)
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company repair procedures and directions (all levels)
• Strong customer service experience in explaining and discussing needed repairs and being able to determine scheduling time frame (levels II, III)
• Ability to lead other bucket bladers and supervise work being performed at the customer site (levels II, III)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (all levels)
• Machining vocational school training or experience in portable field machining equipment (all levels)
• Experience running large lathes and Bridgeport mills (all levels)
• CNC experience and programming skills (all levels)
• Knowledge of arithmetic, basic geometry and their applications (all levels)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (all levels)
• Good oral and written communications (all levels)
• Ability to lift 20 – 50 pounds (all levels)
• Willing to travel a minimum of 50% of the time (levels II, III)
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and off hours (levels II, III

Benefits

• Health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision (with employer contribution)
• Savings options: HSA/FSA programs available
• Protection: Company-paid life insurance + disability coverage
• Time off: Paid time off + paid holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) program with company match opportunity
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + ID theft protection
• Wellness & safety perks: On-site ART (Active Release Techniques) sessions; annual PPE reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel-toed boots
• Pay add-ons (as applicable): Overtime opportunity, shift/lead differential, travel pay
• Advancement: Growth paths and internal advancement opportunities for eligible employees, based on performance and business need
• Recognition: Seasonal company sponsored events for employees to recognize their contributions to the success of MD&A
• Industry stability: Essential power generation work with long-term demand

A Shop Tour Repairs Division- St. Louis, MO: https://www.mdaturbines.com/resources/turbine-generator-repair-facility/

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