Off-Shift Technician

Balance Technician

We are looking for a Balance Technician to perform high-speed balance on rotors and fields. In this role, you will direct and aid bargaining unit personnel in the preparation of turbine rotors and generator fields for high-speed balance. Essential responsibilities include:

• Required on-site position, 3:00-11:00pm or 11:00pm-7:00am daily.
• Overtime available but not mandatory.
• Responsible for the high-speed balance on rotors and fields.
• Direct & aid bargaining unit personnel in the preparation of turbine rotors and generator fields for high-speed balance.
• Operate the generator test stand and balance facilities applying stringent regulations related to the safety of personnel, product and facilities.
• Utilize all computer equipment and instrumentation for checkout and control of facility systems in accordance with proper procedures.
• Audit and validate all data for completeness and quality.
• Initiate Quality Control Reports for out of specification test results per quality plan.
• Conduct an expedient balance program.
• Maintain the paperwork as required by the process being performed.
• Complete various assigned projects and special individual duties as required by the test technical leader and management.
• Responsible for carrying out the strategies and methods, and documentation as outlined by the Test Technical Leader.
• Aid in the maintenance of the databases for tracking bearings, adapter plates and related hardware and their current state of modification.
• Historical databases are also to be maintained for both setup drawings and setup instructions.
• Willingness to work extensive overtime, which could include long shifts and weekends.

Experienced in the use of hand and power tools (required) (wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, etc) Experienced in the use of electrical test equipment and instruments. (required) (multimeter, ohm meter, TC's, etc.) Experienced in the use of machine tools (desired) (vertical milling machine, lathe, surface grinder, drill press.

Qualifications/Requirements: Associate's Degree in Technical, Apprentice Program Graduate, or equivalent experience. Minimum 3 years Experience with, and knowledge of, the principles of electrical and mechanical equipment. Strong grasp of physics, mathematics, hydraulics, computer & programming skills, six sigma methodologies, electrical & mechanical diagnostic techniques, safety, and environmental concerns.

Desired Characteristics: Proficiency in the use of computer systems and current office suite programs i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Effective written and verbal communication skills.