Blender/Sheet-Metal Worker

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for individuals who desire to join a growing organization and have an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.

MD&A – The IGT Division is seeking both entry-level and more experienced machinists (Blenders) who can specialize in bucket/blader precision turbine machining.

In this position, you must be able to work in a non-climate environment and have excellent attention to detail.

Bucket / Blader Specialized Machinists perform setups and adjustments, and operate shop and portable machine tools to repair the turbine's rotating steam path and internal gas and fuel components.

Performs structural material removal and polishing of damaged or compromised areas to restore component integrity.

All candidates must be well-versed in all industry housekeeping, safety, and good manufacturing practices (GMP) initiatives.

More experienced candidates may be considered to lead and direct others' work.

o I – no experience required

o II – minimum 2 years’ experience

o III – minimum 5 years’ experience

· Use pneumatic, electric, and hand tools to blend defects and welded areas and restore areas back to original contours on various Gas Turbines

· Maintains and completes all documentation (forms) associated with work assignments according to established procedures.

· Performs alloy metals blending for highly engineered Turbine parts and products.

· Install and machine GE tangential entry and axial entry buckets/blades (all levels)

· Install and machine Westinghouse T root buckets/blades (all levels)

· Erosion shield and brazing techniques (levels II, III)

· Install and machine GE finger dovetails (levels II, III)

· Install and machine Westinghouse axial dovetails (levels II, III)

· Install and machine all manufacture-type blades (levels II, III)

· Tie wire brazes of buckets (levels II, III)

· Tenon grinding (levels II, III)

· Evaluate the bucket condition at the job site to establish the required repairs (levels II, III)