APU Balance Technician

TAT Technologies•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

TAT Technologies is seeking an APU Balance Technician for its Greensboro site, a Center of Excellence for Auxiliary Power Unit and landing gear maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The role supports the inspection, repair, assembly, and balancing of rotating parts and components used in APUs. An APU is a turbine engine that provides electrical and pneumatic power when an aircraft’s main engines are not running. The technician performs work using technical data and applicable commercial, FAA, EASA, repair station, and ISO documentation. Duties include precision inspection and measurement, component assembly and balancing, equipment upkeep, accurate technical and ERP documentation, and safe use of specialized tools and equipment. The technician works independently and with teams, and may mentor and train other personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of mechanical work and metalwork.
Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to make basic decisions, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Effective oral and written communication with coworkers and management.
Organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical school coursework in mechanics or machining.
At least one year of balancing experience.
Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quantum.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical inspection, determine repair schemes, assemble and balance rotating parts and components, and complete related travelers.
Disassemble and clean components, read micrometers and depth micrometers, follow technical data, and interpret NDT results.
Use FARO precision measuring equipment and interpret its results.
Use master curvic couplings and dial indicators to measure runouts.
Set up and balance parts and assemblies using a Balancestar balance machine, including static and two-plane balancing with hard-bearing and floating methods.
Install axial-flow turbine blades on turbine disks using an installation fixture.
Perform stacking and stretch-build procedures for 331 rotating components.
Maintain equipment related to the work area and operate, maintain, and service specialized equipment.
Read and comply with work instructions and applicable technical and regulatory documentation.
Write accurate technical reports and complete work orders, bills of materials, and ERP data inputs.
Use tools safely and efficiently.
Work independently and as part of a team; mentor and train other personnel.
Immediately report perceived safety, quality, or unethical actions or conditions to a supervisor.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor in a professional manner.