Blender/Sheet-Metal Worker

About the Role

MD&A is seeking Blenders/Sheet-Metal Workers for full-time positions to specialize in precision turbine machining. The role involves working in a non-climate-controlled environment with a high degree of attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform setups and adjustments, and operate shop and portable machine tools to repair turbine rotating steam path, and internal gas and fuel components.
• Perform structural material removal and polishing of damaged or compromised areas to restore component integrity.
• Blend defects and welded areas, and restore them to original contours on various Gas Turbines using pneumatic, electric, and hand tools.
• Maintain and complete all associated documentation according to established procedures.
• Perform alloy metals blending for highly engineered Turbine parts and products.
• Install and machine various types of buckets/blades including GE tangential entry and axial entry, Westinghouse T root, and all manufacture-type blades.
• Perform erosion shield and brazing techniques.
• Install and machine GE finger dovetails and Westinghouse axial dovetails.
• Perform tie wire brazes of buckets.
• Perform tenon grinding.
• Evaluate bucket condition at the job site to establish required repairs.
• Explain and discuss needed repairs, schedules, and man loading with customers.
• Follow detailed work instructions and procedures, adhering to parts specifications and established safety protocols.
• Function as a cross-functional team member, demonstrating gas turbine blending process skills and knowledge.
• Perform any related tasks assigned by management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED (all levels).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime.
• Adherence to all established Safety and housekeeping policies.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, basic geometry, and their applications.

Experience Levels

• Level I: No experience required.
• Level II: Minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Level III: Minimum 5 years’ experience.

Preferred Experience (All Levels)

• Knowledge of original manufacturing methods and standards.
• Basic knowledge of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, punch presses, etc.
• Familiarity with NDE techniques such as dye penetrants and mag particles.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools associated with grinding, deburring, and metal forming.
• Knowledge and ability to use common precision measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file or rasp.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company repair procedures and directions.

Additional Responsibilities (Levels II, III)

• Strong customer service experience in explaining and discussing needed repairs and determining scheduling time frames.
• Ability to lead other bucket bladers and supervise work being performed at the customer site.

Salary

$20.00 - $26.00 Hr. (DOE)