Turbomachinery Technician
Protingent
- Kent, WA
- Contract
- Full-time
- Precision assembly of rocket engine turbomachinery
- Detailed component inspection using calipers, micrometers, etc. to tolerances of 0.0001
- Calculating dimensional stack-ups to control proper assembly of components
- Precision rotor balancing
- Coordinating hardware processing such as inspection, cleaning, and shipping
- Hardware management under critical cleanliness requirements (liquid oxygen service)
- Safely working with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
- Assist engineers in reviewing design concepts, providing feedback for improvements
- Familiarity working with assembly fixture tooling
- Review and follow work instructions for complex mechanical installations
- Innovate to improve processes and increase efficiency of operations
- 3+ years of experience with assembly of turbomachinery/propulsion systems, aircraft or automotive engines, or other highly technical machinery.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals/detailed work instructions.
- Strong mechanical competence with the ability to use hand and power tools.
- Ability to accurately use precision measurement and inspection tools
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- 5+ years experience in propulsion assembly, integration, and testing.
- Associate degree in a technical field.
- Knowledge of precision inspection equipment.
- Experience with critical sealing surface requirements.
- Experience with thread insert installation and thread tapping tools.
- A&P license or equivalent experience in integration and test of propulsion systems.
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts on flight hardware.
- Experience with 3D measurement tools, such as Faro Arms/Trackers and Verisurf software.
- Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
- Contract
- Location: Kent, WA
- Pay Range: Varies on shift
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.