Balance Technician

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Key Accountabilities:

Balancing and Alignment of Turbine Components

• Perform precision balancing of rotating components, such as turbine rotors, shafts, and impellers, to minimize vibrations.
• Use specialized tools and balancing equipment to achieve the specified tolerances and align components properly.
• Verify alignment after installation or maintenance to ensure operational integrity.

Technical Expertise and Troubleshooting:

• Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions or balancing issues.
• Stay up-to-date on advancements in balancing technology and recommend upgrades or improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to enhance balancing methods and solve complex issues.

Calibration and Maintenance of Balancing Equipment

• Ensure that all balancing tools, such as balancers, alignment lasers, and vibration analyzers, are calibrated and in proper working condition.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments on balancing equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Keep records of calibration and maintenance activities, following facility standards.

Quality Control

• Ensure all balancing processes meet specific tolerance and quality requirements.
• Conduct pre- and post-test inspections to verify accuracy and identify potential issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent contamination or interference with results.

Safety

• Follow all safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working on or near rotating equipment.
• Ensure that all balancing and alignment work complies with industry safety standards.
• Regularly participate in safety training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety procedures.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Will maintain accurate records of balance work carried out and calibrations

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 to 7 years of related experience, preferably, working on aerospace engines
• Experience with applying the latest balancing techniques on engines.
• Extensive knowledge of latest balance methods
• Strong diagnostic skills to identify and fix balancing issues that arise during build, installation and test.
• High level of accuracy in measurements. Good attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

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