The Pump and Rotating Equipment Mechanical Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains pumps, turbines or other industrial rotating equipment.  This role also installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam and pneumatics systems throughout the facility.   This role ensures the facilities equipment operates at maximum efficiency.  The Pump and Rotating Equipment Mechanical Technician utilizes a variety of cranes, lifts and hoists, to perform the required tasks. 

 

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Responsible for repair, rebuild, and preventive maintenance activities involving pumps, turbines or other industrial rotating equipment including motors, pumps, valves, conveyors, compressors, and drive trains (including bearing, input shafts, gearboxes, couplings and belt drivers)

Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and adjusts functional parts of devices by using rules, calipers, micrometers, levels, and other measuring instruments • Operates drill press, hydraulic press, bench grinder, pipe threading machine, pipe bender, cutting torch, band saw, lifting/rigging equipment, forklift, overhead crane, etc.

Analyze and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, control diagrams, schematics and drawings to determine work procedures, materials, tools and equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems

Inspect machines for misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, repairs, replaces, adjusts, installs and maintains gear reducers, chain and belt drives, couplings, braking devices, bearings, pumps and linkages, blowers and compressors

Inspects hydraulic, pneumatic, and auxiliary equipment for faults, misalignment of pumps, brakes, overheated pumps, incorrect pressure, etc. and advises operation personnel of necessary precautions to prevent excessive damage

Operates various hoisting and lifting devices as necessary during the installation and repair of machinery

Works from scaffolds and man-lifts and performs blocking and rigging as required

Works effectively without supervision

Communicates and collaborates with Employees from all areas of the facility

Utilize computer to perform part search, log time and create spreadsheets

Other duties as assigned 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

Required:

High School diploma or GED required

Three (3) years of mechanical or industrial maintenance experience

Demonstrated experience in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam and pneumatics systems

Demonstrated experience in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining pumps, turbines or other industrial rotating equipment

Ability to properly install bearings, shafts and gears, set backlash and able to align equipment

Proven ability to safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, man-lifts, etc.

Experience with industrial tools in order to make repairs to equipment

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to read and understand mechanical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams

Proven ability to utilize precision measuring tools, i.e. micrometers, calipers, leveling devices

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Strong attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Must be willing and able to work shifts, call-ins, holidays, and overtime

Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds and climb vertical heights up to 200 feet

Ability to work in confined spaces and wear self-contained breathing apparatus

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must be able to pass pre-employment background screening and drug screen
 

Desired:

Completion of an apprenticeship/journeyman program

Five (5) years of mechanical or industrial maintenance experience

Demonstrated experience in utilizing lathes and high-precision machining tools

OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification

 

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