Engine Mechanic

Engine Mechanic

Full Time Bloomfield, CT, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Job Title: Mechanic

Department: Operations

Reports To: GM Operations

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Status: Direct

Work Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Summary

Responsible for performing intricate disassembly and assembly work GG4A, GG4C jet engines and/or GG8 power gas turbines in accordance with WGPW established methods and practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of trucks using a forklift truck.
• Disassembly of gas turbines and sub assembling using hand tools.
• Preparation of as‑received shortage and condition reports.
• Removing broken bolts and hardware.
• Buildup of sub and final assemblies using hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Static and dynamic balance of rotors.
• Dimensional checks, bearing torques, compartment air flow and pressure checks.
• Preparing the final product for shipment.
• Special projects as directed by supervision.
• Works overtime as required.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to all housekeeping requirements. Follows all safety procedures and rules and properly wears all safety protective equipment as required.
• Conducts oneself in a businesslike manner and in the spirit of teamwork.
• May require travel to remote sites to perform field service work.
• May be required to work at other WGPW locations due to fluctuating work loads.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the Knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Good mechanical skills, a high level of manual dexterity including hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Able to read, interpret, document, and use manufacturer’s technical manuals, service bulletins, illustrated parts catalogs, assembly drawings, AOS sheets and WGPW assembly records.
• Required to safely use manufacturer’s special tooling and lift and turn equipment.

Education and/or Experience

• High school or equivalent plus broad specialized training in an aviation, technical school, or military training.
• One to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Airframe & Powerplant License preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

Physical & Environmental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions or be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, solvents, and oils.

WGPW Industrial Turbine Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.