Job Description

Description

About Barber-Nichols:

Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy’s MK-48 program, BN’s portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career. 

Position Summary:

The Turbomachinery Technician II works on custom and low volume product across multiple industries including defense, space, and aerospace. As an integral part of the team the technician will oversee all aspects of a product from component level assembly and test, shaft balance, final assembly, and test support. As a focal point on builds the technician will work closely with engineers and test engineers to improve designs and processes while delivering mission and project critical hardware.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure assembly and tests of the product are per specification and meet all quality requirements.

• Work on all cryogenic pumps, all single ended pumps, fans, and Welco products.
• Perform simple balance, simple hydrostatic pressure tests, and interference fits.
• Review and understand basic Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Review the router for the assigned work and pull the proper tools, material, parts, and documents needed for the job.
• Read, comprehend and follow the work instruction and appropriate drawings in order to properly setup the work station to perform the job.
• Evaluate the parts for cleanliness and clean the parts as necessary.
• Inspect all parts for nonconformities, note the findings and generate a Primary Material Review (PMR) for resolution prior to proceeding.
• Following the router, the drawings and the work instructions, assemble the part to the level needed for the test required.
• Build the test loop per the documentation to ensure requirements are met.
• Certify the test loop with engineering and the Lead Technician to ensure the product integrates properly and that the quality of the product will be maintained throughout the test.
• Aide in the testing of the product per test procedures.
• Note the results of the test on the router and identify failure mode if applicable.
• If the test fails work with a mentor to troubleshoot the potential cause by checking the test set-up, verify equipment settings, validate the interfaces to quickly identify and resolve the problem.
• Perform necessary changes and modifications and retest per the test plan.
• Package the product to ensure quality is maintained and route the product to the next step.
• Sign the router noting the time required and complete the weekly times.
• Ensure inspection gauging is calibrated and is not overdue for calibration. If the gauge is overdue, turn the gauge into quality.
• Perform long shaft balance, overhung balance, any hydrostatic test and gauge calibration.

2. Collaborate with all departments to ensure that information and data transfers effectively to meet customer needs and organizational objectives.

• Identify daily safety, quality, delivery cost issues and report to management in the daily work status meeting.
• Collaborate with Assembly & Test Engineer to identify changes in work instructions and drawings to ensure recommendations are incorporated in the next revision.

3. Ensure safety of the employees and quality of the products throughout all processes.

• Able to locate Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, have read and understand relevant procedures and are aware of all procedural changes when they occur.
• Assist with root cause analysis teams to ensure that safety and quality problems properly evaluated and corrected.
• Compliant with all safety procedures to ensure proper protective equipment usage to ensure personnel safety.

4. Continuously improve procedures, processes and methods to ensure quality with zero defects and excursions.

• Identify areas for improvement in process and product relating to safety, quality, delivery and cost and elevates them to the Assembly & Test Manager.
• Assist on continuous improvement teams to help drive department improvements.
• Ensure 5S is maintained within the department to maintain and improve efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned to ensure equipment integrity.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required as follows:

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education certification.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of electro-mechanical technical experience in manufacturing, engineering, or research and development environment.
• Facilities and equipment maintenance exposure.

Additional Requirements:

• Overtime may be required
• Travel on rare occasions up to 5% of working time.

Desired Job Qualification:

• Completion of a two-year technical degree from an accredited school in engineering technology, electronics, or similar field is desired.
• Experience in high/low voltage, electronics, plumbing, PLC’s, HVAC, instrumentation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $26 - $32/hour and is commensurate with the applicant’s experience. This range represents the anticipated minimum and maximum base for this position. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant’s qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and therefore, may fall outside the range shown, depending on the circumstances.

Barber-Nichols offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA with company paid HSA quarterly contributions
• Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (NYSE: GHM)
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays with an option to purchase additional PTO
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Performance-based bonus program
• Paid Parental Leave, Military Leave, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave

To view our full list of benefits, please visit Careers - Barber-Nichols.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Security clearance is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Barber-Nichols is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by law. Barber-Nichols will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

Barber-Nichols participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.