Welder Power Generation

Overview

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world‑class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified welder to join our growing organization and work on diverse, technically challenging projects.

• Weld/repair GE type diaphragms and Westinghouse blade rings.
• Reverse engineer and layout a diaphragm.
• Perform weld repairs with 410 SS and Inoco.
• Weld repair all OEM type stationary blades.
• Perform stick weld repairs.
• Weld repair a tight throat, short pitch, 70 partition per half diaphragm.
• Weld repair of nozzles.
• Westinghouse stationary blade repair in place in the unit, nozzle plates still in the shell.
• Weld repairing horizontal joints and shell fits.
• Erosion damage in the hood.
• Lashing lug weld repair.
• Perform silver solder repairs.

• No experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience

• High School Diploma/GED/Apprenticeship classes or trade school (all levels)
• Welding vocational school training or experience in TIG and stick welding – MIG and sub-arc welding is a plus (level II and level III)
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally (all levels)
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and after-hours (all levels)
• Basic knowledge of welding procedures, practices, and techniques required to weld and/or fuse metals together (all levels)
• Familiar with Power Generation equipment (level II and level III)
• Familiar with NDE techniques such as dye penetrates and mag particle (all levels)
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools associated with welding, such as chipping hammer, grinder, arc welder, etc. (all levels)
• Knowledge and ability to use common precision measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file or rasp, etc. (all levels)
• Knowledge of silver solder repairs (level III)
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company repair procedures and directions (all levels)
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, procedures, and other specifications (level III)
• Ability to weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions (level II and level III)
• Strong customer service experience in explaining and discussing needed repairs and being able to determine scheduling time frame (level III)
• Ability to lead other diaphragm welders and supervise work being performed at the customer site (level III)
• Knowledge of arithmetic (all levels)
• Good visual and auditory acuity (all levels)
• Good oral and written communication skills (all levels)

• Blueprint Reading

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder