Gas Turbine Mechanic

Gas Turbine Mechanic

Key Details

• Location: Houston, TX 77073
• Duration: 12 months
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM CT
• Hours: 40 hours per week; overtime and weekend work available
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Compensation: $22.50-$25.00/hr
• Employment Type: W2 (not open to C2C, 1099, or visa sponsorship)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Gas Turbine Mechanic to support the troubleshooting, testing, assembly, disassembly, inspection, repair, and modification of rotating equipment within a manufacturing and repair environment. This role is hands-on and requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely and efficiently while supporting high-quality production and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, assemble, disassemble, and visually inspect rotating equipment.
• Assist with repairing and modifying non-conforming equipment.
• Perform testing with minimal instruction while following established procedures.
• Use hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools safely and accurately.
• Operate precision measuring equipment, including ID/OD micrometers, depth micrometers, and calipers.
• Read and interpret complex machining and assembly drawings.
• Follow detailed work routers for inspection and repair of units and rotating equipment.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a time-sensitive manufacturing environment.
• Provide onsite support as needed.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of overhaul and repair experience with at least one of the following: GE10, PGT 10, PGT 25, Frame 3, or Frame 5.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to independently understand complex machining or assembly drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements with the ability to follow and update safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work onsite in Houston, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with turbomachinery or rotating equipment in a manufacturing, repair, or overhaul environment.
• Prior experience supporting inspection, repair, and testing under production deadlines.
• Ability to support overtime or weekend work as needed.