Centrifuge Mechanic

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Service Center Mechanic/Millwright for the service and repairs of Centrifuges and other dewatering equipment

Location: Scott Depot, WV

This position is primarily performing repairs of separation equipment, primarily centrifuges, at the Service Center with occasional travel to customer sites. Approximate travel time 10% minimum.

Job requirements:

• Disassembly and inspection of machines to determine required repair scope.

• Ability to perform diagnostic tests such as vibration analysis, bearing temperature measurement, visual crack detection, wear assessment, oil quality evaluation, cause of excessive noise etc.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

• Experience in the use of precision measuring equipment to perform dimensional inspection of parts and T.I.R. inspection of rotating equipment such as shafts and bowls.

• Ability to perform liquid dye penetrant examination of parts to evaluate condition.

• Ability to determine whether a component should be replaced or repaired, documenting condition on inspection forms.

• Training in the balance of rotating assemblies.

• High mechanical aptitude.

• Willingness to travel in the US to perform removal, installation, and field repairs of separation equipment.

• Maintain close cooperation and coordination with Service Center Manager and Production manager.

• Maintain a tidy work environment adhering to industry standards for safety and good housekeeping practices.

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Great organizational and time management ability.

• Willingness to execute work outside of standard business hours.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. (4-5 hours at one time)

Qualifications Experience &Training

• Formal education - High School graduate or above.

• Minimum training should include certification as a skilled technician in a highly technical field, such as centrifuges, automatic transmission, chemical production machinery, rotary compressors or turbines etc.

• Experience with vibrations analysis, alignment and balancing equipment is a plus.

• Demonstrate the ability to disassemble and rebuild separation equipment, including checking and testing before restarting the separation equipment.

• Ability to work alone, in the field, on customer's equipment after extensive training and instruction from a skilled colleague.

Additional Experience & Qualifications desired

• Minimum 3 years with Millwright experience or equivalent.

• Minimum of five years of mechanical industry experience.

• Ideally, show familiarity with applications in the separation industry, where high speed decanters are installed in the United States.

• Ability to work in a team-based environment as well as individually.

• The candidate will provide all personal tools required to execute centrifuge maintenance and repair.

Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with proficiency in the use of hand tools.

• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments and have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints

• Computer Skills are a plus

• Basic understanding of controls, electrical power requirements, motor interlocks & instrumentation

• Strong customer and solution focus

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work without supervision at customers' sites

• Prior machinist experience is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID: 13733

Nearest Major Market: Huntington

Nearest Secondary Market: Ashland