Turbine Bucket/Blade Machinist — Precision Blending

MD&A; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC in San Antonio, TX seeks entry-level and/or experienced metal workers (Blenders) to specialize in precision bucket/blader turbine machining and related repairs.

Role involves set-ups, adjustments, and operation of shop and portable tools to restore turbine components, with emphasis on GMP and safety. DOE wage listed; available shifts include days, nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (all levels).
• Experience levels: O = none, II = 2+ years, III = 5+ years.
• Use pneumatic, electric, and hand tools to blend defects and welded areas and restore contours on various Gas Turbines.
• Maintains and completes all documentation (forms) associated with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Adhere to all established Safety and housekeeping policies.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, basic geometry, and their applications.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs alloy metals blending for highly engineered turbine parts and products.
• 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 brazes of buckets (levels II, III).
• Tenon grinding (levels II, III).
• Evaluate the bucket condition at the job site to establish the required repairs (levels II, III).
• Explain and discuss needed repairs, schedules, and man loading with customers (levels II, III).
• Function as a cross‑functional team member and demonstrate gas turbine blending process skills and knowledge.
• Perform any related tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Blenders

Machine tool operation

Safety protocols

Reading repairs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Punch presses

Job description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC in San Antonio, TX seeks entry-level and/or experienced metal workers (Blenders) to specialize in precision bucket/blader turbine machining and related repairs.

Role involves set-ups, adjustments, and operation of shop and portable tools to restore turbine components, with emphasis on GMP and safety. DOE wage listed; available shifts include days, nights, weekends, and overtime as required.