Balance Shop Mechanic

WGPW Industrial Turbine Services LLC•Bloomfield, CT

6d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing intricate disassembly and assembly work GG4A, GG4C jet engines and/or GG8 power gas turbines in accordance with WGPW established methods and practices.

Requirements

Good mechanical skills, a high level of manual dexterity including hand-eye coordination.
Ability to accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
Able to read, interpret, document, and use manufacturer’s technical manuals, service bulletins, illustrated parts catalogs, assembly drawings, AOS sheets and WGPW assembly records.
Required to safely use manufacturer’s special tooling and lift and turn equipment.

Nice To Haves

Airframe & Powerplant License preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assembly of gas generator rotating assemblies i.e. compressors and turbines.
Disassembly of gas generator rotating assemblies i.e. Compressors and turbines.
Weigh rotating airfoils with pan scale and sort for low amplitude initial unbalance.
Use of Hoffman balance machines to perform static and dynamic balance of rotating assemblies.
Buildup of sub and final assemblies using hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
Dimensional checks, bearing torques, compartment air flow and pressure checks.
Preparing Balance assemblies for shipment.
Removing broken bolts and hardware.
Special projects as directed by supervision.
Works overtime as required.
Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to all housekeeping requirements. Follows all safety procedures and rules and properly wears all safety protective equipment as required.
Conducts oneself in a businesslike manner and in the spirit of teamwork.
May be required to work at other WGPW locations due to fluctuating work loads.