Gas Turbine Fitter

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the receipt, disassembly, inspection, overhaul, repair, and reassembly of gas turbine engines and components.
• Perform detailed strip and build activities in accordance with engineering drawings, OEM manuals, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical defects, component damage, and assembly issues identified during the overhaul process.
• Inspect components and accurately record critical measurements, clearances, fits, and tolerances using precision measuring equipment.
• Identify and report non-conforming, damaged, or out-of-specification components.
• Complete all overhaul, inspection, maintenance, and quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure strict compliance with company health, safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Safely operate workshop equipment, specialist tooling, and measuring instruments.
• Support the training and development of junior technicians and workshop personnel.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and workshop standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience in gas turbine, aero-engine, rotating equipment, or engine overhaul environments.
• Experience within aviation MRO, aircraft engine maintenance, aero-derivative gas turbines, power generation, or industrial gas turbine environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in engine/component disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and assembly.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and recording critical dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience completing maintenance records, inspection reports, and overhaul documentation.
• Strong understanding of workshop safety and quality procedures.

Key Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Safety-focused with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
  

What we offer you

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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