Blender Tech

Overview

Description

Bucket / Blader Specialized Machinists perform setups, adjustments, and operate shop and portable machine tools to repair the turbine's rotating steam path and internal gas-fuel components. Performs structural material removal and polishing of damaged or compromised areas to restore component integrity. All candidates must be well-versed in all industry housekeeping, safety, and good manufacturing practices (GMP) initiatives. More experienced candidates may be considered to lead and direct the work of others.

• Use pneumatic, electric, and hand tools to blend defects, welded areas, and restore areas back to original contours on various Gas Turbines
• Maintains and completes all documentation (forms) associated with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Performs alloy metals blending for highly engineered Turbine parts and products.
• Install and machine GE tangential entry and axial entry buckets/blades (all levels)
• Install and machine Westinghouse T root buckets/blades (all levels)
• Erosion shield and brazing techniques (levels II, III)
• Install and machine GE finger dovetails (levels II, III)
• Install and machine Westinghouse axial dovetails (levels II, III)
• Install and machine all manufacture-type blades (levels II, III)
• Tie wire braze of buckets (levels II, III)
• Tenon grinding (levels II, III)
• Inspect and evaluate bucket/blade condition at the job site to establish the required repairs.
• Explain and discuss needed repairs, schedules, and man loading with customers (levels II, III)
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures in accordance with parts specifications, while following all established safety protocols.
• Function as a cross-functional team member and demonstrate gas turbine blending process skills and knowledge
• Perform any related tasks assigned by management.