Assemble side entry blades in rotating elements and assemble, fit, and rivet various blades and shrouds in stationary elements where methods, sequences and tooling are established. Work with and/or assist journey level Bladers as required. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Pneumatic, hydraulic and electric power tools such as drills, hammers, counter-sinking tools, saws, blading and caulking tools, hammers, chisels, punches, mandrels, cradles, rotor stands, band and cut off saws, riveting machines, drills, rolls, balancing scales, scales, tapes, calipers, safety glasses, etc. MATERIAL:

Turbine rotors, turbine generator set and force draft blower rotors, compressor and turbine feed pump rotors, all types of blading, seal strip and shroud material, renewal parts and special product rotors and blades, diaphragms, blade rings, cylinders, compressor housings nozzle blocks, caulking, emery paper, etc. DIRECTION OF OTHERS:

Direct personnel assigned in the performance of basic blader duties. WORKING PROCEDURE:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. Receive work assignment from supervision. Read and follow safety regulations and procedures and MI package including drawings, change notices, operation sheets, specifications and work authorizations. Assemble and shim side entry type blades in rotating and stationary elements of turbines and install pins where blades are self aligning. Assemble, shim, caulk, peen, pin and fit blades in stationary elements and calculate material to be removed to close the rows. Layout, roll, drill and countersink shrouds to specified dimensions. Measure and cut to proper length and angle and fit and assemble to blades on stationary elements. Install cams, gears and tooling and operate riveting machines or manually rivet and peen shroud to side entry and standard type blades on stationary elements. Identify parts in accordance with method specified and store as required. Sign off operations completed and maintain MI package in an organized manner. Make proper time charge entries and record data as required. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other work of equal or lower classification as required. This is a Union represented position. High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Minimum 1 year experience pneumatic, hydraulic and electric power tools such as drills, hammers, saws, mandrels, band and cut-off saws, balancing scales. Minimum 1 year experience with interpreting engineering drawings, sketches, manufacturing instructions or technical manuals. Minimum 2 years' experience with measuring instruments such as indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gages, thread gauges and other hand tools. Minimum 2 years' of troubleshooting mechanical, and motorized systems, with the use of tech manuals, operational instructions or engineering drawings. US citizenship is required. Minimum 3 years' work experience with manufacturing machining; lathes, mills. Minimum 3 years' experience working with the assembly of rotors, turbines and generators. Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining and measuring tolerances within .002 inches with indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gages, thread gauges and other hand tools. Minimum 3 years' experience operating riveting machines and manual riveting of rotors.