Pump and Rotating Equipment Mechanical Technician

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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