The Centrifuge Tech II is the entry-level centrifuge mechanic position who will conduct the daily assembly, repair, maintenance, and rebuild of all S3S centrifuge assets. They are responsible for evaluating centrifuge condition based on vibration testing, the removal and installation of repaired rotating assemblies (RAs), and documenting the work performed and testing evaluations prior to shipping.
Essential Functions:
Installation, repair, and maintenance of all S3S owned centrifuge assets.
Complete accurately and in a timely matter all maintenance/repair records, for work performed.
Investigate and resolve any issues that arise in the centrifuge area.
Perform visual inspection of centrifuge components to determine what actions are required.
Perform various tests on centrifuges: rpm, vibration, differential speed verification, etc.
Install & Remove centrifuge rotating assemblies as per S3S procedures.
Disassembly of worn-out rotating assemblies for 3rd party repair; including recording of current condition, repairs required, and list of required purchased parts to finish.
Install, and align newly assembled mechanical transmission devices (V-Belts, QD bushing and sheaves, gearboxes).
Installation, repair, and connection of the complete electrical components on each centrifuge skid (motor junction box, electrical plug on power cord, on-board sensors, data cable, junction box, etc.).
Perform upgrades of components or hardware on S3S Centrifuges.
Shadow new CT2 teammates showing S3S standards of quality, process, and standards.
Other duties as assigned by the SM, ASM, or CM.
May be asked to provide evaluation input of current employees for internal promotion to CT2.
May be required to work in other locations from time to time.
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to understand complicated part layouts, drawings, sketches and create work instructions for the Centrifuge Tech Team.
Ability to inspect and troubleshoot defective centrifuges and organize a plan to refurbish.
Ability to independently function to meet departmental requirements within a defined time frame.
Thorough understanding of the working principles of horizontal decanters.
Knowledgeable on centrifuge operation, and settings to achieve certain results.
Understand the working principles of centrifugal and positive displacement pump technologies, and centrifuge feeding applications.
Basic understanding of analog sensors (flow, pressure) and installation in piping.
Basic operation of a Digital Multi Meter.
Demonstrated ability to use calipers, micrometers, and gauges in both imperial and metric measurements.