Manual Machinist / Service Technician - GEA Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on cutting-edge high-speed machinery.
• Travel to spray drying facilities in North America to provide hands-on instructional training and perform inspections and repairs.
• Generate detailed inspection and field service reports, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Provide remote assistance to customers via telephone, demonstrating excellent customer service.
• Contribute to manufacturing processes for parts and assemblies using manual mill, lathe, and drill press when needed.
• Operate dynamic balancing machines to ensure precision and performance.
• Dis assembling, cleaning, and inspection of rotary atomizers in the Columbia, MD workshop and at customer facilities. Machining of parts on mill and lathe. Balancing of shafts and other components of the atomizer.
• This position requires a strong mechanical background in machinery building and repair.

Qualifications:

• Machinist certificate, Associate Degree, or relevant machinist experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in machining, manufacturing, or equipment repair (preferred).
• Strong mechanical background and familiarity with precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret instruction manuals, assembly drawings, and machining drawings.
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic machine shop equipment (mill, lathe, drill press, etc).
• Willingness to travel within the US, Canada, and overseas on short notice.
• Comfort working with chemicals and cleaning solvents associated with machine repair.
• Experience with dynamic balancing equipment, lathe operation, and manual milling.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Service-minded with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

GEA offers competitive pay and great benefits.

• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with excellent employer match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.