Sr Overhaul Technician Shop Repair Third Shift

Solar Turbines•Desoto, TX

9d•$58,556 - $87,834•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Overhaul Technician works in all areas of the Shop Repair Value Stream, supporting turbine builds. The role involves working independently and with team members to produce high-quality material for assembly processes and provide support as needed. The technician performs assembly, disassembly, repair, and rework of Solar product lines in accordance with safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards. Work is performed using standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices. The position requires maintaining accurate training and quality records, reporting discrepancies and incidents, following material handling and storage procedures, and maintaining a clean, orderly workspace in support of safety, 5S, and FOD prevention. The technician also collaborates with team members, other technicians, and Engineering to resolve technical issues and support production and continuous improvement projects. This position is onsite five days a week and is designated as third shift. The successful candidate must be willing to work required hours, including overtime and weekends, and to change shifts or job assignments to meet production needs. The listed salary range is $58,556.00–$87,834.00. Benefits are subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on mechanical or turbomachinery experience.
At least 2 years of gas turbine experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to operate shop equipment, bench tools, hand tools, and inspection equipment such as micrometers.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
Flexibility to change shifts and job assignments to meet production requirements.
Willingness to take initiative to improve quality while reducing costs and cycle times.
Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of gas turbine experience.
A&P License.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly or disassembly operations for Solar product lines in accordance with safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards.
Follow standard work instructions, engineering drawings, oral instructions, and established shop practices.
Perform work under direct guidance when sufficient information or procedures have not yet been determined or provided.
Recognize when Engineering support is needed because procedures are unsuitable or component quality is in question.
Identify safety improvements and support a strong safety culture.
Collaborate with team members, technicians, and Engineering to solve technical problems.
Maintain training binders and records.
Route and move engines, hardware, subassemblies, and other materials in compliance with handling, movement, and storage procedures.
Report and record discrepancies and incidents using Solar’s standard applications.
Maintain documentation of assembly, disassembly, and repairs in accordance with the Quality Management System.
Use precision measuring instruments, hand and power tools, shop equipment, and machinery as assigned.
Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to promote safety, Solar’s 5S culture, and FOD prevention.
Support production needs and continuous improvement projects individually and as part of a team.
Attend and participate in team meetings, support team business goals, and follow team ground rules and norms.
Work required hours as requested to meet production and customer needs.
Demonstrate proficiency with precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, drop micrometers, and bore micrometers.
Operate shop and material-handling equipment, bench and hand tools, test equipment and controls, machines, and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment.
Perform rework of the specified nature and level of difficulty.