Associate Refurbishment Technician

Solar Turbines•Mabank, TX

5d•$45,809 - $68,713•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Refurbishment Technician performs low-level, routine assignments related to the refurbishment, modification, and rework of gas turbine engine packages. Working under close supervision, the technician uses verbal instructions and engineering documentation while applying limited mechanical or electronic knowledge to support more experienced team members. The role builds skills and knowledge of turbomachinery systems, packages, and refurbishment processes. Assignments may involve disassembling and cleaning customer- or facility-provided packages and parts; assessing whether parts can be reused and locating replacements; reassembling package sections; preparing parts and paint booths and completing painting tasks; working in the small components area; assembling package controls using specification sheets and engineering drawings; and mechanically assembling package parts to customer requirements. The position is onsite five days a week.

Requirements

Must be able to learn and apply team skills while working in a team environment.
Formal high-school- or junior-college-level courses in electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, or shop procedures, or equivalent work experience, are necessary.

Nice To Haves

Some exposure to mechanics or electronics, or familiarity with shop-floor procedures, is strongly preferred.
Prior or current exposure to a Solar Turbines manufacturing environment.
Experience with Solar Turbines processes and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform routine refurbishment, modification, and rework assignments on gas turbine engine packages.
Assist higher-level technicians and participate in team assignments to update and refurbish packages to customer specifications.
Work under close supervision, following verbal instructions and engineering documentation.
Learn to use shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, and inspection equipment.
Disassemble packages and parts received from customers or other Solar locations, then clean and prepare them for refurbishment.
Assess whether parts are reusable and locate replacement parts; reassemble package sections.
Prepare parts and the paint booth, and complete painting activities.
Learn and perform duties in the small components area.
Assemble package controls using specification sheets and engineering drawings to update older systems with new technology.
Mechanically assemble package parts according to customer requirements.