Separation Mechanic

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and vision plans

401(k) retirement program

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH is seeking an on-site technician at our Greenwood, Indiana Service Centre to repair and recondition machines. You will disassemble, inspect, repair, test, and reassemble units to meet specifications, using drawings, blueprints, and test stands.

You will balance rotating equipment and document results, with occasional field service. A High School diploma and 3 years in manual repair are typical requirements; forklift and crane experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Typically 3 years manual repair/workshop/manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklift trucks, hand pallet jacks and overhead cranes.
• Experience with vibration analyzing / balancing equipment a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, drawings and work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to use micrometers and gauges (English/Metric).
• Demonstrated mechanical problem diagnosis and welding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment receipt, uncrate, clean, strip and tear down units.
• Inspect, repair, service, test and package following policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Use drawings and parts lists to estimate repair costs, time and materials needed.
• Set up and operate test stands and related equipment.
• Balance rotating equipment using approved balancing methods.
• Record test results on appropriate documents and follow the quality plan to repair products.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and adjust using various tools and approved methods.
• Move materials within the shop and communicate replenishment needs to supervision.
• Keep the work area clean and organized, and perform housekeeping as needed.
• Paint, pack, crate, and document shipment of units and parts.
• May perform some field service work occasionally.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Diagnose mechanical problems

Reading micrometers and gauges

Welding knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Vibration balancing equipment

Job description

About the job

As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in working on repair and reconditioning of machines in a Service Centre. You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties to disassemble, inspect, repair, measure and assemble products and subassemblies to bring them up to specification standards, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. Currently, this is an on-site opportunity located in Greenwood, Indiana.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Perform equipment receipt, uncrate, clean, strip and tear down units.
• Inspect, repair, service, test and package following the company's policies, procedures, quality standards and Safety guidelines.
• Works from drawings, parts lists, blueprints, charts, tables and graphs to evaluate and assist in estimating repair costs, time and materials or parts needed to repair assemblies and subassemblies.
• Set up and operate test stands and related equipment as required.
• Set up and balance rotating equipment using approved balancing methods as required.
• Record written test results on appropriate test documents.
• Follow the quality plan per job to repair product.
• Diagnose, check and correct mechanical functions through adjustments, using various tools and approved repair methods.
• Move material inside shop as needed.
• Recognize and communicate the need for replenishment of supplies, tools, need repair parts and other facility needs to supervision in a timely manner.
• Keep work area and surrounding equipment clean and organized.
• Perform housekeeping as required at the facility to maintain a professional presentation.
• Paint, pack, crate, and document shipment of units, parts and materials.
• May be asked to perform some field service work from time to time (not frequent or required).

What you know:

• You have a High School degree or Equivalent with relevant experience in:
• Typically, 3 years manual repair/workshop/manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklift trucks, hand pallet jacks and overhead cranes.
• Experience with vibration analyzing / balancing equipment a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complicated blueprints, drawings, sketches and work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to use micrometers and gauges in both English and Metric measures.
• Demonstrated good mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose mechanical problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding.
• Basic computer knowledge (clocking in and out, scanning bar codes).

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.

Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.