DoD SkillBridge: Rebuild Engine Technician

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Rebuild Engine Technician
SkillBridge Host Company: REIC
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Troy, Michigan

Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.

Engine Rebuild Technician

Rebuild Innovative Jet-Powered Heating Equipment That Keeps Critical Operations Running!

At REIC Rentals, we're redefining temporary climate control with industry-leading heating equipment powered by advanced jet engine technology. We're looking for a mechanically inclined Engine Rebuild Technician to diagnose, disassemble, inspect, clean, refurbish, and rebuild failed jet-powered heating systems, restoring them to like-new operating condition.

Whether you've rebuilt aircraft engines, diesel engines, racing engines, turbine systems, or have completed technical training in aviation maintenance or engine technology, this is an opportunity to apply your skills in a clean, technology-driven repair environment where quality, craftsmanship, and precision matter.

Continue Your Mission. Every engine you rebuild helps power emergency response, disaster recovery, hospitals, industrial facilities, military installations, and critical infrastructure across North America. Your work directly supports customers when reliable heat is essential.

Why Join REIC Rentals?

At REIC Rentals, we're more than a leading name in specialty equipment rentals-we're a team that believes in service, safety, and people first. With more than 55 locations across North America, we provide customers with reliable equipment they can count on when downtime isn't an option.

As an Engine Rebuild Technician, you'll play a critical role in extending the life of our proprietary heating equipment by restoring failed engines to factory performance standards. You will develop specialized experience rebuilding proprietary jet-powered heating systems unlike anything else in the equipment rental industry.

What We Offer

• Work on proprietary jet-powered temporary heating equipment
  
• Diagnose and rebuild engines from teardown through final testing
  
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Product Support
  
• Stable, growing company with advancement opportunities
  
• Clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment
  

What You'll Do

Engine Disassembly & Inspection

• Receive failed engines and heating units returned from the field
  
• Completely disassemble engines and related components
  
• Inspect all mechanical components for wear, damage, and failure
  
• Determine which parts can be salvaged, repaired, or replaced
  
• Document failure findings and communicate unusual issues to Engineering
  

Cleaning & Component Restoration

• Thoroughly clean engine components using approved cleaning equipment and procedures
  
• Remove carbon buildup, contaminants, and debris from reusable components
  
• Prepare salvaged components for inspection and reassembly
  
• Ensure all reusable parts meet quality standards before installation
  

Engine Rebuild

• Rebuild failed jet-powered heating units using salvaged and new replacement components
  
• Replace bearings, seals, hardware, electrical components, fuel system parts, and other wear items
  
• Assemble engines following detailed work instructions and engineering specifications
  
• Maintain strict quality standards throughout every rebuild
  
• Verify proper tolerances, torque specifications, and assembly procedures
  

Testing & Diagnostics

• Perform operational testing before and after engine rebuilds
  
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures
  
• Verify engine performance following rebuild
  
• Troubleshoot and correct issues discovered during testing
  
• Ensure every rebuilt unit meets REIC Rentals' quality and safety standards before returning to service
  

Documentation

• Complete teardown reports and failure analysis documentation
  
• Record replacement parts used during rebuilds
  
• Maintain accurate repair records within company systems
  
• Document inspection findings and testing results
  

Inventory & Shop Support

• Maintain organized inventory of replacement engine components
  
• Identify components requiring replenishment
  
• Assist with inventory counts and organization
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to rebuild procedures and repair processes
  
• Assist Engineering by identifying recurring failure trends
  
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
  
• Support development of repair standards and work instructions
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, using hand tools, and working around machinery in a manufacturing environment. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

REIC and all affiliates operate as drug-free environments, which includes marijuana. A pre-employment drug screening that tests for THC and other drugs, as well as a full background check, is required of all newly hired employees.