Rotor Balancing Technician - 1st Shift

JOB SUMMARY

Rotating Machinery Services Inc. is seeking Rotor Balancing Technician(s). This role will perform a variety of mechanical operations / tasks on turbomachinery components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. We also have flexibility to train the right mechanically inclined candidate for this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions.
• Assemble components in accordance with procedures, drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Perform precision balancing on components and rotating assemblies to specified requirements.
• Use calipers, gauges, micrometers & other measuring tools to determine the condition of components and assemblies.
• Assemble various configurations of components to corresponding assembly prints utilizing available tooling, gauging and equipment.
• Generate inspection reports as required and assist with documenting quality issues and solutions.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to understand assembly and manufacturing prints.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and/or Skill Requirements: 

The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.

• Safety Conscience
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment of constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities.
• Ability and willingness to be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required.
• Ability and willingness to work around and use large propane / acetylene torches.
• Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment, but basic skills are required beforehand).
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Patience, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.                                    

Education:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent from an accredited school or institution.

Previous Experience:

• At least two years of experience working in an industrial or machine shop setting preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience with component assembly and dynamic balancing.

OTHER INFORMATION

• The position will be based full time in our Houston, TX (Pearland Works) facility.
• Evening and weekends depending on company needs.
• Able to understand, read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Legal to work in the United States
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, physical and background check.
• This position may be subject to Company or Customer random drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand and walk for significant portions of the shift.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs., walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
• Must be able to use hands for assembly and tool usage.
• Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k 
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

Come Join Rotating Machinery Services Inc. and watch your Career go TURBO! Visit www.rotatingmachinery.com to learn more about who we are and what we do.

ABOUT RMS

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times.  RMS’ commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.