Mechanic

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

Who you are

You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks. You build trust, by clear communication with no prestige.

If the above sounds like you, this position might be just what you’re looking for!

About the job

Our Chesapeake service center is adding a Mechanic to our team, and we’d like to hear from you. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to disassemble, inspect, repair, measure, and assemble products and subassemblies to bring them up to specification standards. We service high speed separators, decanters, pumps and valves for internal and external customers. Looking for job security? Our products play an integral role in the food and medical industries!

As a part of the team, you will:

• 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 or parts needed to repair assemblies and subassemblies.
• Set up and operates test stands and related equipment as required.
• Set up and balances rotating equipment using approved balancing methods as required.
• Record written test results on appropriate test documents
• Follow the quality plan per job to repair product
• Complete diagnostic checks and correct mechanical functions through adjustments, using various tools and approved repair methods.
• Move material inside shop as needed.
• Recognize and communicate the need for replenishment of supplies, tools, need repair parts and other facility needs to supervision in a timely manner.
• Keep work area and surrounding equipment clean and organized. Performs housekeeping as required at the facility to maintain a professional presentation.
• Paint, pack, crate, and document shipment of units, parts and materials.
• Perform some field service work from time to time (not frequent or required).

What you know

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and three plus years of prior experience in:

• Manual repair/workshop/manufacturing environments
• Operating fork lift trucks, hand pallet jacks and/or overhead cranes

Candidates who are successful in this role usually have:

• Understanding of complicated blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work instructions
• Experience with vibration analyzing/balancing equipment
• Ability to use micrometers and gauges in both English and Metric measures
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding
• Basic computer knowledge, to scan bar codes and clock in and out

Because we work in a manufacturing environment, we’d like you to know that it’s a typical shop environment. We have concrete floors, heavy machinery, and require the use of safety shoes and other PPE as needed. You’ll need to be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds as required and be willing to wear company supplied uniforms.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.

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