We are looking for a Mechanical Assembler to be in Houston, Texas. This is a 1-year contract opportunity with potential to be converted full-time. As a Mechanical Assembler, you will perform various operations including but not limited to; disassembly, inspection and reassembly of rotating equipment including gas turbines units, and centrifugal compressors from multiple OEM's. This position may be required to flex between first and second shift as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain a Safety-first mindset.
• Demonstrate familiarity with hand, pneumatic and hydraulic tooling Accurately use precision measuring equipment (ID / OD / depth micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude with ability to independently comprehend complex machining or assembly drawings.
• Work as a team member to follow detailed work routers for inspection and repair of units and rotating equipment while under demanding time constraints.
• Provide On-Site support as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution.
• Minimum 5 years of overhaul and repair experience in at least one of the following areas: GE10, PGT 10/PGT 25, Frame 3/Frame 5, Expanders, Steam turbines, or Turbo machinery (single/multistage, axial flow centrifugal compressors, cryo turbo-expanders, hot-gas expanders, oil free rotary screw compressors, and/or centrifugal pumps)
• Advanced degree can be substituted for experience.

Eligibility requirements:

• Work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Work in a constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities.
• Be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required.
• Lift objects weighing up to 35 lbs.

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with job-shop, manufacturing or field service environments.
• Experience with crane rigging and complex lifts.
• Rotating element disassembly / reassembly and rotor balance experience.
• Experience with hydro-testing new and repaired casings / vessels.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with desire for hands-on work.

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