Repair Mechanic at GEA Process Engineering
Patterson, CA
About the Job
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Assembly and fitting of new and used centrifuge bowl assemblies.
- Repairs, modifies and manufactures parts using hand tools or metal working machines such as manual milling machines or drill presses and fits them to the assembly.
- Inspects assemblies or parts received for repair. Identifies damages such as corrosion, erosion, fractures or mechanical damages through visual examination. Measures critical fits and dimension using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, gauges or Coordinate Measuring Machines. Records inspection findings and measurements in an inspection report.
- Grinds parts to correct surface imperfections, remove burrs or blend weld seams. Polishes parts used in critical pharmaceutical or biotechnology processes to required surface finish per drawing. Measures and documents surface finishes on parts.
- Cleans parts in preparation for inspection
- Inspects parts for safety relevant damages using the liquid penetration test method
- Balances completed bowl assemblies if necessary
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment. Follows all applicable QHSE rules and regulatory requirements
- Fulfills additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent, along with the ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A completed 3 to 4-year formal apprenticeship as an Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Millwright, or related field is highly desired.
- 3 - 5 years of work experience in industrial equipment maintenance or repair, especially with precision machinery like high-speed centrifuges, is advantageous.
Technical Skills:
- Experience operating manual machine tools, such as mills, drills, or lathes, is a plus.
- Familiarity with the metric system, including metric measuring tools and reading metric drawings, is highly valued.
Attention to Detail:
- Your meticulousness shines as you evaluate and identify part failures, such as corrosion, erosion, cavitation, or fatigue in stainless steel components.
Self-Motivation and Adaptability:
- You thrive with little direction, are eager to learn new skills, and readily adapt to changing work demands. Your dependable nature ensures smooth operations.
Team Player:
- Good social skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team are essential for success in our dynamic work environment.
If you are a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a renowned global company, then GEA is the place for you!
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the Field Service Technician is regularly required to communicate and listen to Field Personnel and Customers.
- The employee frequently is required to be ambulatory; may need to remain seated or standing for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to operate mechanical tools, computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad; reach with hands and arms. Stand for long periods of time and frequent bending and squatting.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to and over 75 pounds.
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.
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