Turbine Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Toshiba America Energy Systems; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous 401k match

Health and wellness programs

Generous time off

Job summary

Toshiba America Energy Systems in West Allis, Wisconsin, is looking for a skilled 2nd Shift Turbine Mechanic to join our Milwaukee Service Center. The role involves performing disassembly, assembly, and mechanical operations on steam turbine components using precision measuring instruments.

Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of mechanical background with turbine experience and strong machining skills. Toshiba offers competitive compensation, including an annual bonus, health and wellness programs, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years mechanical background with turbine experience preferred.
• 5 years basic machining practices necessary.
• Capable of using various types of precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, assemble, and perform mechanical operations on steam turbine components.
• Inspect incoming turbine components and measure critical dimensions.
• Repair or rebuild hydrogen seal assemblies and perform blade assembly procedures.

Skills

Mechanical background with turbine experience

Basic machining practices

Ability to operate overhead cranes and lift trucks

Solid math skills

Precision measuring instruments

Knowledge of design and mechanical principles

Education

10+ years mechanical background

Pendant crane certification

Tools

Manual grinding machinery

Milling machinery

Turning machinery

Sawing machinery

Job description

We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world.

At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values include: Do the Right Thing, Look for a better way, Always consider the impact and Create Together.

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) provides energy industry solutions – new equipment, retrofits, maintenance, outage planning and more – for current and future power generation needs in the Americas, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 2nd Shift Turbine Mechanic (4 - 10's) to work out of our Milwaukee Service Center. This position is responsible for the disassembly, assembly, and mechanical operations on a variety of steam turbine spindles, casings, and valves where methods are standardized and prescribed. Work from assembly drawings and specifications to do skilled fitting, aligning, and adjusting along with some secondary machining. Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and gauging devices.

• Receive and inspect incoming turbine components, take digital pictures of shipping container, cribbing, rigging techniques, and all parts.
• Measure and record the critical dimensions of the turbine components.
• Charting of the disassembly of the blades and proper labeling.
• Perform proper blade straightening and repairs procedures.
• Perform blade setlliting and stiffener repairs technique.
• Remove and install seals, disassemble, and assemble valves, and perform blade ring assembly procedures.
• Repair or rebuild hydrogen seal assemblies and rigging and shipping skid setup.
• Operate the manual grinding, milling, turning, and sawing machinery as required for installation and final fitting of turbine blade seals, and valves.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• All employees are entrusted, empowered, and encouraged to be responsible for attaining the highest quality and maximum value in their work product while providing a positive customer experience.
• May be assigned other tasks where similar or lesser skills are required or where activities are monitored – usually short duration to meet production requirements.

Education and Required Experience

• 10+ years mechanical background with turbine experience a plus
• 5 years basic machining practices.
• Ability to properly operate overhead cranes and lift trucks.
• Solid math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers including decimals and fractions. Simple use of formulas, blueprints, specifications, and tables.
• Capable of using various types of precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of design and basic mechanical principles.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and process drawings
• Pendant crane certified 5 & 10 ton and greater with basic to advanced hitching knowledge.
• Honing and lapping, gland packing, use of radio-controlled bridge cranes, blading, babbiting, radial drill press, turbine alignment, tight wire, and oil seal repair.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, and risk of shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold and wet, humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Additional Info

Toshiba employees enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an annual bonus, a generous 401k match, health, and wellness programs as well as generous time off.

Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.