Pump Mechanic III - 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

A.W. Chesterton Company•Minden, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pump Mechanic III possesses a complete understanding of rotating equipment and pump repair and works with other team members in the pump repair process. Utilize experience and knowledge of equipment, procedures and product specifications. Assist with the training of new employees and ensure quality of products. Inspects work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to requirements. Will record data for SPC, either manually or electronically. Works as part of a team, and must be willing to support quality and production goals. Cross checks other pump mechanics. A typical day at work would include: Support and adhere to all safety requirements in the department including wearing appropriate PPE and following all safety procedures. Build positive working relationships with co-workers to achieve productivity. Be part of the team by maintaining high personal standards of job performance. Recognize pump repair issues and use expertise and knowledge to reach effective solutions. Ability to fill out and complete each work packet with Initial and Final Inspection documentation. Must be able to perform Final Q.C Inspections on all components, Final Assembly, Air Testing and Pre-Shipment Inspections. Be able to Interprets and understands Prints, Mechanical Seal Drawings, OEM Manuals, etc. Utilize precision measuring instruments such as: Micrometers, Dial Indicators, and Dial Bore Gauge to take accurate measurement within .0005”. Performs work from operation and planning packages, which include process sheets, tooling lists, and blueprints. Understands and can interpret engineering and shop drawings and customer requirements. Inspects work and performs Quality checks. Understand and support Chesterton Quality Policies. Responsible for maintaining safe and clean work area on a daily basis. Keeps informed of and follows pump shop safety policies and procedures. Work involves moderate to complex set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types. Takes direction from the Pump Mechanic Team Lead. Provides training to various non-exempt manufacturing employees. Checks own work with inspection tools, gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc., and has work cross-checked by a Quality Control Inspector. Mechanic will perform disassembly of equipment while filling out Teardown Inspection Reports and must have the ability to write up a short detailed report for all necessary repairs needed on the equipment and of replacement parts. Works well with minimal to little supervision. No instructions required for routine work. Performs routine maintenance on equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of 6-8 years related experience with machine tools in a Manufacturing/Machine Shop.
In-depth understanding of API and other industry standards used in repairs of rotating equipment and pumps.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
Solid math skills.
Ability to work in a Pump Shop environment.
Requires lifting parts, tools, and fixtures weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read and comprehend engineering and shop drawings and blueprints.
Ability to function as part of a team.
Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
Exercises independent judgment in work with pump components.
Ability to work in a moderately uncomfortable environment; i.e., extreme heat, and noise.
Ability to train other pump mechanics as part of a team as required.
Ability to work as a team, and to work with other team members to find a solution.
Stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear and reach with hands and arms.
Repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping, squeezing and handling objects, tools or controls.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
May be required to crouch, kneel or bend and reach above shoulder height.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Works near moving mechanical parts.
Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature in the work environment.

Responsibilities

Support and adhere to all safety requirements in the department including wearing appropriate PPE and following all safety procedures.
Build positive working relationships with co-workers to achieve productivity.
Be part of the team by maintaining high personal standards of job performance.
Recognize pump repair issues and use expertise and knowledge to reach effective solutions.
Ability to fill out and complete each work packet with Initial and Final Inspection documentation.
Perform Final Q.C Inspections on all components, Final Assembly, Air Testing and Pre-Shipment Inspections.
Interpret and understand Prints, Mechanical Seal Drawings, OEM Manuals, etc.
Utilize precision measuring instruments such as: Micrometers, Dial Indicators, and Dial Bore Gauge to take accurate measurement within .0005”.
Perform work from operation and planning packages, which include process sheets, tooling lists, and blueprints.
Understand and interpret engineering and shop drawings and customer requirements.
Inspect work and perform Quality checks.
Understand and support Chesterton Quality Policies.
Maintain safe and clean work area on a daily basis.
Keep informed of and follow pump shop safety policies and procedures.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
Disassemble equipment while filling out Teardown Inspection Reports.
Write a short detailed report for all necessary repairs needed on the equipment and of replacement parts.
Provide training to various non-exempt manufacturing employees.
Check own work with inspection tools, gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc.
Have work cross-checked by a Quality Control Inspector.

Benefits

BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation, sick time, 12 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer for causes
Extra vacation day purchase program
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Legal services
Pet insurance
Chesterton relief fund for employees in need