ASSEMBLER, STEAM-AND-GAS TURBINE
Skills: Attention to Detail, Measurement Tools, Precision assembly, Quality control
Posted 3 months ago
Job Description:
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- 1) Fits and assembles machined parts and castings to erect steam and gas turbines according to drawings and specifications, using machine tools, power tools, handtools, and measuring instruments: Erects, levels, and aligns vertical supports for bedplates of steam turbines, using levels, transit, and master straightedge.
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- 2) Lays out work for other assemblers on thrust end, oil tank, and cylinder assemblies, following specified assembly procedure.
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- 3) Chips, grinds, bores, and drills machined parts and castings, using portable grinders, boring bar, and lapping disk.
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- 4) Levels and aligns high and low pressure cylinders, oil tank, thrust end assembly, and exhaust assembly, using pin gauges.
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- 5) Scribes foundation holes, lays out offset marks, and directs machine operator to drill foundation holes.
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- 6) Shrink-fits spindle blade rings, diaphragm rings, dummy rings, ring gears, sleeves, couplings, and bushings on shafts to build turbine spindles, using portable gas heating unit.
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- 7) Measures clearance and alignment of spindle to cylinder, using micrometers and calipers.
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- 8) Adjusts spindle bearing pads or moves blade rings to obtain specified clearances.
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- 9) Starts auxiliary oil pump to flush oil piping and bearings.
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- 10) Starts turbine and measures balance of spindle, using vibroscope.
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- 11) Observes functioning of unit and instruments to adjust alignment and clearances and to assure operation according to specifications.
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- 12) Repairs worn and damaged turbines.