Decanter Mechanic

Alfa Laval•Houston, TX

28d•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

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. Products supported include high speed separator, decanter, WHE, pump, and valve for our internal and external customers. Currently, this is an on-site opportunity located in Houston, TX.

Requirements

High School degree or Equivalent with relevant experience in:
Typically 8+ years manual repair/workshop/manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to understand complicated blue prints, 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
Experience operating fork lift trucks, hand pallet jacks and overhead cranes
Basic computer knowledge (clocking in and out, scanning bar codes)

Nice To Haves

Experience with vibration analyzing / balancing equipment a plus

Responsibilities

Perform equipment receipt, uncrate, clean, strip and tear down units.
Inspect, repair, service, test and package following the companies 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.
Validated equipment skills and/or able to evaluate and confirm repair/service requirements and repair/service quality, e.g. inspections, quality evaluation, testing, service reports.
Share knowledge and support in competence development.
Close competence gaps by training/coaching and running SOP audit dialogues.
Support and participate in problem solving and knowledge sharing with other service organizations in AL.
When needed support team members with immediate problem solving.
May be asked to perform some field service work from time to time (not frequent or required).