Description
Compressor Turbine Services is looking for a Machinist to join their team!
Machine Setup and Operation:
- Set up and operate manual lathes (horizontal and vertical), mills, VTLs/Bullards, drill presses, grinders, and other equipment.
- Perform operations such as: turning, boring, facing, threading, milling, drilling, reaming, tapping, grooving, slotting, and grinding.
- Select and install proper tooling, fixtures, attachments, and materials for each job.
Blueprint and Specification Interpretation:
- Read and interpret technical drawings, sketches, work scopes, and verbal instructions.
- Perform shop calculations for dimensions, tooling, feeds/speeds, and part geometry.
Precision Machining and Repair:
- Machine, modify, or fabricate new/replacement parts for rotating equipment components (e.g., shafts, sleeves, impellers, diaphragms, casings).
- Work to close tolerances (often +/- 0.0005”) and high-quality standards for balance, fit, and performance in high-speed rotating applications.
Measurement and Inspection:
- Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, etc.) to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet specs.
- Document measurements, deviations, and quality records.
Maintenance and Shop Support:
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and cleaning on machines and tools.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and make on-the-fly adjustments.
- Assist with disassembly, repair, and reassembly of equipment when needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Additional Tasks:
- Layout and plan complex jobs.
- Handle rigging and material movement (forklifts, cranes).
- Work on custom/low-volume or one-off repair jobs rather than high-production runs.
Requirements
- Experience in the turbomachinery industry
- Ability to work in a industrial environment and possess their own manual machinist tools.
- Specialty tooling will be provided by the company