Associate Rotating Technician (2nd Shift)

Solar Turbines•Desoto, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assembles overhauled turbomachinery products, specifically small body rotating components, to meet production schedules and customer requirements across various production models. The work must be performed safely and effectively, following Solar’s standards for safety, quality, velocity, and cost. The technician uses Solar’s standard production computer applications and works from standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices. Some operations may be performed under direct guidance when adequate information has not yet been determined or provided. The role requires flexibility to learn operations and models across the SB Rotating LWC value stream. The technician works independently and as part of a team, collaborating with other technicians, Engineering, planners, and supporting departments to resolve technical issues and support production and continuous improvement. This position is onsite five days a week and may require working additional hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.

Requirements

Proven experience in the Solar Turbines Manufacturing Environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Proficient skill with precision measuring equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, drop micrometers, and bore micrometers.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with shop floor personnel, planners, and supporting departments.
Self-driven, with the ability to balance concurrent tasks and keep leadership informed about risks and progress.
Commitment to teamwork, customer service, urgency, and willingness to learn.
Ability to work onsite five days a week.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly operations for Solar’s small body rotating components in accordance with safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards.
Follow standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.
Seek Engineering support when procedures are ineffective or component quality is in question.
Identify safety improvements and help reduce risk of injury or incidents in the work area.
Collaborate with team members, other technicians, and Engineering to solve technical problems.
Maintain training binders and records.
Route and move rotating sub-assemblies and other materials in accordance with material handling, movement, and storage procedures.
Report and record discrepancies and incidents using Solar’s standard applications.
Maintain records and ensure assembly and repair documentation complies with the Quality Management System (QMS).
Use precision measuring instruments and devices, hand and power tools, shop equipment, and machinery as assigned.
Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to promote safety, support Solar’s 5S culture, and prevent foreign object debris (FOD).
Work individually and in teams to support production needs and continuous improvement projects.
Attend and participate in team meetings, support established team business goals, and follow team ground rules and norms.
Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.
Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, as well as bench and hand tools, test equipment and controls, machines, and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment.
Perform rework of the nature and level of difficulty described for the position.
Flex within the value stream and learn all operations and models in the SB Rotating LWC.