Component Repair Technician (NDT/ Welding/ CNC)
Location: Seletar
Salary up to $5,000 depending on experience
Industry : Aerospace MRO
Our client is a leading provider of aircraft engine overhaul and component repair services, specializing in the Trent engine series. The company operates advanced facilities capable of servicing all Trent engine variants and can overhaul over 300 engines annually, supported by a state-of-the-art testing facility that ensures efficient turnaround times.
Job Summary
- To deliver innovative component repair solutions for next-generation aero gas turbine engines.
Responsibilities
Plant Setup & Operational Phase
- Training and familiarization with the new equipment.
- Verify machines, utilities and safety.
- Run trials, validation and functional checks.
- Support MES, SOP
- Validate HSE control and ergonomics
- Audit prep, 5S, coordination and documentation.
- Preparing for training for new employees
- Execute first live repair with engineering
- Ensuring that all work carried out is performed in accordance with the current approved overhaul/engine manuals or other OEM work instructions.
- Making every effort to train and learn new skills required to perform duties effectively and efficiently.
- Ensuring that the standard of workmanship is kept at the highest level.
- Making sure that the respective workstations and work areas are kept clean.
- Ensuring that the daily MAN-hours clocking are booked accurately.
- Making certain that all relevant safety procedures are strictly complied with.
- Maintaining, and always using the correct tools/equipment and hand tools when performing daily tasks.
- Always maintaining the highest standard of discipline.
- Actively supporting and promoting continuous improvement as a way of life and in specific programs/activities within the company.
- Other duties as assigned by the respective Cell or work area supervisor or Team Leader.
Requirements
- Technical diploma, apprenticeship, or equivalent in machining, welding, aerospace manufacturing, or mechanical engineering.
- Current welding certification(s) relevant to aerospace (e.g., AWS D17.1, EN 1418, or OEM-specific) in GTAW/TIG welding on nickel alloys, titanium, and stainless steels.
- CNC programming and operation certification for 5-axis machining (Ideally: Mastercam, Siemens NX, or OEM-specific).
- Heat treatment process qualification for localized stress relief / solution annealing (induction, resistance, or blanket heating).
- Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience in aircraft engine case repair (fan cases, compressor cases, turbine cases, intermediate cases, etc.) in an MRO or OEM overhaul environment.
- Proven proficiency in the following key processes:
- Welding - Precision TIG/GTAW welding, weld repair of cracks, porosity, and damaged areas weld buildup and blending on cases post-weld heat treatment coordination.
- 5-Axis Machining & Milling - Operation and basic programming of 5-axis CNC machines for complex case features (flanges, bosses, mounting pads, seal lands, bearing housings) contour milling, drilling, boring, and thread repair.
- Localized Heat Treatment - Application of localized stress-relief heat treatment using induction coils, ceramic blankets, or resistance heating elements temperature monitoring, charting, and thermocouple placement per OEM procedures.
- Installation of Accessories - Precision installation and torquing of brackets, bosses, inserts, studs, tubes, harnesses, sensors, and other case-mounted accessories lockwiring, sealing, and anti-fretting compound application.
- Part Sentencing / Disposition - Final visual, dimensional, and documentation review of repaired cases independent sentencing (serviceable, repairable, scrap) in accordance with engine overhaul manuals, service bulletins, engineering dispositions, and quality requirements.
- NDT - Current NDT Level II certification (NAS 410, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, EN 4179, or equivalent aerospace standard) in the following five primary NDT methods: PT,MT,ET,UT,RT.
- Cleaning/Chemcial Processing - Familiarity with typical multi-step engine cleaning sequences: aqueous/alkaline degreasing alkaline rust/scale removal acidic descaling neutralization/rinsing drying/passivation
- Adept in engine case materials (titanium alloys, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum) and common defects (cracks, fretting, corrosion, distortion, wear).
- Experience working in a lean repair cell environment (one-piece flow, multi-skilled technician model).
- Proficient use of precision measuring equipment (CMM, Faro arm, height gauges, air gauges, thread gauges, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, repair schemes, and OEM manuals (GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, CFM, IAE, etc.)
- Nadcap or AS9100 experience
- Experience with automated welding (e.g., orbital or robotic TIG)
- Prior exposure to laser cladding or cold spray repair processes
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