Alignment Technician

FLSmidth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Global network

Work-life balance

Health, disability, life, voluntary保险

PTO, holidays, parental leave

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FLSmidth in South Sioux City, NE, is hiring an Alignment Technician to support alignment and grinding services on rotary equipment. You will learn patented alignment procedures, perform surveys with Theodolite and EDM tools, and contribute to safe, timely service deliveries in a global network.

You will work with supervisors and repair crews, document findings, and help maintain tools and equipment to specification while delivering high-quality reports and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Follow safety procedures in all assignments.
• Report unsafe equipment or conditions to supervisor.
• Get trained on patented alignment procedures.
• Learn and apply Thrust Monitor Alignment, Cold Alignment, and Hot Kiln Alignment.

Responsibilities

• Complete duties safely and efficiently per procedures.
• Report unsafe equipment or conditions to supervisor.
• Assist Alignment & Grinding supervisors during service jobs.
• Generate service reports within 2–3 days after visits.
• Support calibration and alignment methods for Rotary equipment.
• Maintain alignment equipment and inventory.
• Communicate with project team and customers professionally.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment alignment

Theodolite

Auto level

EDM tools

Tools

Theodolite

Auto level

Electronic distance measuring tools

Job description

## Alignment TechnicianApply: Sioux City: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: End Date: October 26, 2026 (24 days left to apply): R30803Joining a team of more than 11,000 people working across more than 60 countries, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people. In fact, we count on you to engage, connect and collaborate with colleagues all over the world. Seize the opportunity to learn, create and develop your potential with us.FLSmidth in South Sioux City, Nebraska is currently looking to hire an Alignment Technician. Duties include but are not limited to:**Your responsibilities*** To complete assigned duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with company procedures.* To report any unsafe equipment or condition to the immediate supervisor. To assist Alignment & Grinding supervisors during the service jobs. Get trained on our patented alignment procedure, filling the quality records to deliver to the customer in a timely fashion. Able to generate service reports in the report templates (within 2-3days after the visit).* To get trained with various alignment methods on Rotary equipment like Thrust Monitor Alignment, Cold Alignment and Hot Kiln Alignment.* To be familiar with the surveying methods and using a Theodolite, Auto level and electronic distance measuring tools.* To get trained on the calibration methods for various equipment.* To know with the procedures for repair and maintenance of rotary equipment.* Formulating recommendations as a result of the mechanical analysis performed.* To provide support to our Construction and Repair crew for installing base frames, rollers, tires, drive components and shell sections to specified tolerances.* To maintain alignment equipment neat and clean and inventory all tools and equipment provided by the company.* To maintain up to date contact information in order to be reached for work. Relationships and Roles: Internal / External Cooperation* Actions demonstrate to colleagues desirable personal character, commitment, organizational work habits and skills* Able to interact and cooperate with coworkers and customer personnel in professional manner.* Maintain open communications with Supervisors as well as with the Project Manager / department manager.Relationships and Roles:Internal / External Cooperation* Actions demonstrate to colleagues desirable personal character, commitment, organizational work habits and skills* Able to interact and cooperate with coworkers and customer personnel in professional manner.* Maintain open communications with Supervisors as well as with the Project Manager / department manager.**What we offer*** An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace* A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities* Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities* Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options* Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave* Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match* And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance ProgramCandidates selected for an interview will be contacted through email. FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers