Blower Service Mechanic

pdblowers, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

pdblowers, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a skilled technician to disassemble, inspect and repair positive displacement blowers and vacuum pumps. The role involves testing units to factory specs and may include travel for field service and ship/receiving duties.

Applicants should have experience with rotating equipment, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and hand tools, including impact and torque wrenches, plus a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience rebuilding rotating equipment with tight tolerances.
• Using micrometers, calipers and dial indicators.
• Using hand tools including impact wrenches and torque wrenches.
• Comfortable using an acetylene torch for cutting and heating.
• Strong mechanical and analytical skills; good writing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect and repair blowers and vacuum pumps.
• Inspect components and determine repairability to factory specs.
• Assemble units and test to ensure operation within standards.
• Prepare service reports and communicate with sales on repair authorization.
• Assist with shipping/receiving and travel for field service as needed.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Experience rebuilding rotating gear/eq

Strong analytical skills

Good writing skills

Good verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Must be well organized

Physical stamina / ability to lift 70+

Education

High School or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Impact wrenches

Torque wrenches

Acetylene torch

Job description

Location(s): Cincinnati, OH

Salary: Based on related experience, $25-$31/hr

This position requires the dis-assembly, inspection and repair of positive displacement blowers and vacuum pumps. This includes small units that weigh as little as 30 pounds to units that can weigh several thousand pounds. This position may assist with shipping and receiving of blowers and blower related parts and accessories.

Most of the work will be performed in our Cincinnati location with the potential for travel for repair work in other pdblowers repair facilities. Field service is required from time to time.

A Typical Repair Would Require The Following

• Initial visual inspection of the unit as received to determine any obvious reasons for service
• Dis-assembly of the unit which may require the use of a cutting torch for seized bearings or cut-off tools
• Inspection of blower components. Inspections includes the measurement of shaft diameters, bearing pocket diameters, rotor lengths and widths. Determine if any of the components need repair or replacement.
• Report is submitted to sales to determine if a repair will be authorized
• Once repair is authorized, parts are prepped for bead blaster and some parts require cleaning. Other parts may need to be repaired or sent out to be repaired.
• Assembly of the unit once all parts are cleaned and to factory specification.
• Unit is then tested to confirm that it is operating within acceptable standards

Requirements

• Experience rebuilding rotating equipment with tight tolerances, this could include engines, pumps, transmissions and compressors
• Using and reading micrometers, calipers and dial indicators
• Using hand tools including impact wrenches, torque wrenches
• Comfortable using a acetylene torch for cutting and heating
• Strong mechanical skills
• Strong skill set at looking at machine components such as bearings, shafts, machined parts and determine a mode of failure or damage to the individual component.
• Strong analytical skills
• Good writing skills for preparation of service reports
• Good verbal communication skills for interoffice communication and possible customer interaction.
• Proficient computer skills
• Must be well organized

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 70 lbs
• Able to work on your feet 8-10 hours a day

Experience Required (Preferred)

• 5 years of mechanical experience (preferred)
• 3 years experience as a diesel mechanic (preferred)
• 3 year experience as an automotive technician (preferred)
• 3 years experience as an electromechanical technician (preferred)
• License or certification required: Valid Driver’s License
• Education required: High School or equivalent
• Drug Free Workplace
• Smoke Free Environment

Training

• Training will be provided in Gainesville, GA with our Blower Service Technician. The training is expected to last 3-6 months pending on your individual skills and however long it takes for you to become proficient in the job.