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Turbomachinery Technician
21218 76th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent has a contract opportunity for a Turbomachinery Technician with our client in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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
Job Qualifications:
- 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.
Desired Job Qualifications:
- 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.
Job Details:
- 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.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Abby Hubbard
I joined Protingent in the Spring of 2021 as a sales intern, transitioning to a full-time Technical Recruiter after graduating from the University of Washington in June 2021. Initially, I focused on supporting our spaceflight clients, later expanding to industries such as sustainable energy and nuclear power. While I’ve broadened my recruiting scope, I’m still partial to aerospace engineering, especially anything related to propulsion technology.
My recruiting style focuses on individual candidate needs and relationship building. My philosophy is to lead with empathy and integrity. My favorite thing about recruiting is the opportunity to learn something new every day by talking to the most intelligent people/engineers, as well as the potential to impact critical industries at the staffing level.
When I’m not recruiting, I love spending time outdoors – hiking, camping, roller skating, reading in parks, and swimming in Lake Union (when the Seattle weather permits). I also enjoy thrift shops, sewing/up-cycling clothes, and shooting 35mm film.