Assembly Specialist

Rate: $30/hr w. benefits or $35/hr w.o benefits

Location: Houston Texas, 77095

Duration: 03/10/2026 to 03/31/2027 Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am-6:30pm (60-hour work week)

Overview: The primary purpose of this position is the complete assembly or disassembly of gas turbine and compressor packages and related sub‑assemblies and related parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in compliance with Siemens Energy safety standards and procedures.
• Review and interpret complex assembly instructions, specifications, and blueprints.
• Inventory, clean, stage, and visually inspect components to prepare for assembly.
• Safely offload and handle parts using proper rigging/lifting equipment.
• Assemble structural components for SGT 100–400, A 35/A 65, and associated compressor packages using approved tools and methods.
• Take precision measurements and adjust to meet required tolerances; document all measurement results.
• Identify issues or deviations and notify management or engineering.
• Perform and document simple maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs according to specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and management to refine assembly best practices.
• Train and mentor less experienced Assembly Technicians.
• Make part adjustments using machining techniques as required.
• Crosstrain and assist in test and packaging departments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company work instructions and quality control program requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (OR 10 years of relevant Gas Turbine and Compressor experience).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Assembly of Rotating Equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred expertise in Siemens Energy turbomachinery equipment assembly, including:
  • SGT 100–400
  • A 35 / A 65 Gas Turbine and compressor packaging
  • RF and Datum range turbo compressors
• Skilled in developing and interpreting technical assembly instructions, building methods, and sequencing of core compressor internals and auxiliaries.
• Ability to inspect, repair, replace, install, and maintain mechanical components and assemblies for gas turbines and compressor packages.
• Able to work collaboratively with Engineering, QC, Material Control, and production crafts.
• You must maintain and comply with all EHS standards.
• Experience performing alignments, parts installation, measurements, and machining adjustments to meet required tolerances (±0.001?).
• Ability to use micrometers, indicators, hand tools, air grinders, and overhead lifting devices.
• Level bases.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored authorization.

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