Blackmer Pump Technician

Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment, Inc. in San Diego, CA seeks a Blackmer Pump Technician to evaluate, modify, repair, and rebuild Blackmer pump products under general supervision.

This role will be about 80% shop work, 10% field repair, and 10% administrative duties. Responsibilities include inspecting pumps, maintaining tools and safety equipment, operating various hand/power tools, handling shipping/receiving, and reading drawings and government contracts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 2+ years' experience in pump repair.
• Military experience highly preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English; read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and rebuilds pumps per drawings and process.
• Maintains tools, safety equipment, instruments, and materials for pump repair.
• Operates tools and equipment to construct, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Performs shipping/receiving duties and inventory audits; operates forklifts.
• Ensures compliance with safety rules and Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Maintains clean/ordered workstation and proper waste/HAZMAT handling.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Reading & interpreting procedures

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Measuring devices

Job description

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Blackmer Pump Technician evaluates, modifies, repairs, and rebuilds Blackmer pump products.

This position will involve approximately 80% Shop and 10% in field repair activity and 10% administration activity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts pump, unit open/ inspections, and rebuild in accordance with Blackmer drawings and process
• Maintains tools, safety equipment, instruments, and materials, specific to pump, motor, and equipment maintenance and repairs
• Operates a variety of equipment including hand and power tools as needed to construct, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment. Maintains and cares for all equipment and tools. Performs cleaning, lubricating of tools as required.
• Performs Shipping and Receiving duties that includes creating shipping labels for government furnished material (GFM), receiving parts and conducting inventory audits
• Operates forklifts
• Constructs plywood shipping boxes
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside partners, i.e. Government Inspectors
• Properly store, use, and dispose of waste/ HAZMAT, scrap metal in accordance with posted Local/ State regulations and Company policy
• Paint and prime product per customer and government specifications/ contracts
• Maintains regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities
• Works overtime as required with advance approval from manager
• Observes safe work practices and safety methods, follows all safety rules and Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation
• Performs duties in a professional manner and teams well with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent, 2 + years' experience in pump repair
• Military experience highly preferred
• Ability to be granted military base access
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• Working knowledge of all tools and measuring devices required for pump repair
• Ability to read and write in English
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to write basic reports and business correspondence
• Effectively communicate by responding to questions from groups of managers, engineers, and other customers
• Ability to understand and apply basic math principles
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Read and interpret drawings technical information and government contracts
• Proficient in all Shop Processes and Procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Desired Characteristics/ Skills:

• Technical problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel
• Reasoning ability to interpret Variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and Scheduling forms
• Clear, concise and articulate verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple and competing projects involving both internal customers
• Impeccable organization and efficiency skills; strong attention to detail
• Interfaces with wide array of individuals, balances multiple tasks and maintains positive attitude and energy
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win

Physical Demands:

• Employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

Work Environment:

• The environment is primarily in a controlled climate office and warehouse setting but will require time on the shop floor. The Shop floor environment is subject to moderate changes in temperature and the employee will be exposed to typical hazards of noise, flying debris, and overhead hazards requiring the use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).