Sr Overhaul Technician Shop Repair First Shift
About The Position
The Sr Overhaul Technician works across 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 and support activities. The technician performs assembly, disassembly, and rework of Solar product lines in accordance with safety, quality, production, and cost standards, using work instructions, engineering drawings, established shop practices, and applicable procedures. The position is onsite five days a week and may require overtime, weekend work, and flexibility to change shifts and assignments to meet production and customer needs.
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.
- Proficient use of precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, drop micrometers, and bore micrometers.
Nice To Haves
- At least 7 years in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 5 years of gas turbine experience.
- A&P License.
Responsibilities
- Perform assembly and 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.
- Work under direct guidance when adequate information or procedures have not yet been determined or provided.
- Identify when Engineering support is needed because procedures are not workable or component quality is in question.
- Support safety culture and identify improvements to reduce workplace risks.
- Collaborate with team members, technicians, and Engineering to resolve technical problems.
- Maintain training binders and records.
- Route and move engines, hardware, subassemblies, and other materials according to handling, movement, and storage procedures.
- Record and report discrepancies and incidents using Solar’s standard applications.
- Maintain records and documentation for assembly, disassembly, and repairs in accordance with the Quality Management System.
- Use precision measuring instruments, hand and power tools, shop equipment, machinery, and inspection equipment as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and orderly workspace to support safety, 5S practices, and FOD prevention.
- Work individually and in teams to meet production needs and support continuous improvement projects.
- 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.
- Operate shop and material-handling equipment, test equipment and controls, machines, and inspection equipment in an overhaul environment.
- Perform rework of the described nature and level of difficulty.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 401(k) savings plans.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Health Lifestyle Programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
- Career development.
- Incentive bonus.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Adoption benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
