Gas Turbine & Compressor Assembly Technician

Gas Turbine & Compressor Assembly Technician

Houston, TX | Temp-to-Perm | Up to $34.48/hr | PDS Tech

PDS Tech is hiring skilled Gas Turbine & Compressor Assembly Technicians in Houston, TX to support the assembly, disassembly, and testing of complex rotating equipment. This is a hands‑on, high‑skill role for technicians who value precision, craftsmanship, and long‑term career stability.

If you’re the kind of technician who prefers tight tolerances over repetition and wants to work on high-value industrial equipment, this role is built for you.

Position Details

• Company: PDS Tech
• Location: Houston, TX
• Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Pay Rate: Up to $34.48/hour (based on experience)
• Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm

What You’ll Be Doing

This is not basic assembly work. You’ll be supporting large‑scale turbo machinery builds where sequencing, accuracy, and independent judgment matter.

• Assemble and disassemble gas turbines, compressors, gearboxes, and auxiliary systems
• Perform precision mechanical assembly to tight tolerances (±0.001”)
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Install bearings, seals, rotors, couplings, piping, and structural components
• Perform alignment, leveling, torqueing, and fit‑up
• Use precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and torque equipment
• Support equipment testing and troubleshooting during build and teardown
• Identify non‑conforming parts and coordinate with Quality and Engineering
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment
• Maintain clean, organized, and safety‑compliant work areas
• Assist in training and supporting less experienced technicians as needed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical assembly experience (rotating equipment strongly preferred)
• Experience with gas turbines, compressors, pumps, or heavy industrial machinery
• Strong understanding of mechanical tolerances, fits, and alignment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Comfortable working with large components and lifting equipment
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting

Preferred (Not Required)

• Turbo machinery or rotating equipment background
• Experience in power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environments
• Rigging or crane operation experience
• Experience working alongside Engineering, Quality, or Test teams

Why Work with PDS Tech?

• Competitive top‑end pay for skilled technicians
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity with long‑term stability
• Day shift hours with consistent scheduling
• Work on high‑value, complex equipment
  , not repetitive line assembly
• Opportunity to grow into advanced technician or lead roles

Interested and qualified?

Apply now or respond with your current contact information
. A PDS Tech recruiter will follow up with qualified candidates.

Pay Details:

$34.48 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal

Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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