Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas including energy food water and shipping.
As we push forward the innovative open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So as we shape a more resourceful less wasteful world we build our careers too.
About the job
As an integral member of our team you will play a pivotal role in performing a variety of duties to disassemble inspect repair measure and assemble products and subassemblies to bring them up to specification standards. You will have the opportunity to set up and operate machine tools fit and assemble parts to make or repair metal parts mechanisms tools or machines. Products supported include high-speed separators decanters WHE units pumps and valves for our internal and external customers. Currently this is an on-site opportunity located in Greenwood IN.
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 companys policies procedures quality standards and safety guidelines.
- Work 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.
- Follow the quality plan per job to repair products.
- Diagnose check and correct mechanical functions through adjustments using various tools and approved repair methods.
- Set up and operate test stands and related equipment as required.
- Record written test results on appropriate test documents.
- Paint pack crate and document shipment of units parts and materials.
- Move material inside the shop as needed (using forklifts cranes etc.).
- Recognize and communicate the need for replenishment of supplies tools 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 (follows 5S guidelines).
- Set up and balance rotating equipment using approved balancing methods as required.
- May be asked to perform some field service work from time to time (not frequent or required).
- Actively participate in ALPS meetings.
- Reconstruct parts using manual machining equipment and utilizing mechanical machinist/engineering principles.
- Determine dimensions and tolerances of pieces to be machined.
- Determine sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications such as blueprints sketches damaged parts or descriptions of parts.
- Plan set up and execute assignments using machine tools ranging from drills lathes to milling machines.
- Independently identify select and adjust tools jaws and fixtures appropriate for the repair.
- Utilize precision measuring instruments to check the accuracy of work.
What you know:
You have a Machinist Certification and a high school degree or equivalent with relevant experience and:
- Typically 2-3 years in a machine shop/manual repair environment - preferred.
- Experience operating forklift trucks hand pallet jacks and overhead cranes.
- Experience with vibration analyzing/balancing equipment is a plus.
- Machine shop training in mechanics shop mathematics metal properties and layout machining procedures and complicated blueprints/drawings - preferred.
- Precision machining with experience in setting up and operating machine shop equipment such as lathes mills and drill presses - preferred.
- Concern for Excellence Committed to the achievement and maintenance of quality; sets high standards of performance for self and others.
- Customer Service Orientation Concerned to provide a prompt efficient and personalized service to clients; goes out of the way to ensure that individual customer needs are met.
- Building and Maintaining Relationships Able to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels; puts others at ease; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements and potential conflict.
- Flexibility Adaptable; receptive to new ideas; willing and able to adjust to changing demands and circumstances.
- Teamwork Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; shares information; supports others.
Whats 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 Lavals 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. At Alfa Laval we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job background skills and experience to get it right.
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.
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