Alfa Laval

Overview

As a Decanter Mechanic at Alfa Laval, you will be an integral member of the team responsible for the repair and reconditioning of machines in a Service Centre. This role involves disassembling, inspecting, repairing, and assembling products to meet specification standards, contributing to the organization's success.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment receipt, uncrate, clean, strip and tear down units.
• Inspect, repair, service, test and package following the companies 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 needed.
• Set up and operate test stands and related equipment as required.
• Set up and balance rotating equipment using approved balancing methods.
• Record written test results on appropriate test documents.
• Follow the quality plan per job to repair product.
• Diagnose, check and correct mechanical functions through adjustments.
• Move material inside shop as needed.
• Communicate the need for replenishment of supplies and tools to supervision.
• Keep work area and surrounding equipment clean and organized.
• Paint, pack, crate, and document shipment of units, parts and materials.
• Validate equipment skills and evaluate repair/service requirements.
• Share knowledge and support in competence development.
• Close competence gaps by training/coaching and running SOP audit dialogues.
• Support and participate in problem solving and knowledge sharing.
• Support team members with immediate problem solving when needed.
• May perform some field service work from time to time.

Requirements

• High School degree or Equivalent.
• Typically 8+ years manual repair/workshop/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with vibration analyzing/balancing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to understand complicated blue prints, drawings, sketches and work instructions.
• Ability to use micrometers and gauges in both English and Metric measures.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of welding.
• Experience operating fork lift trucks, hand pallet jacks and overhead cranes.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This is an on-site opportunity located in Houston, TX.