POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pump Mechanic position installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam and pneumatics systems throughout the facility. This role ensures the facilities equipment operates at maximum efficiency. The Pump Mechanic/Mechanical Technician utilizes a variety of cranes, lifts and hoists, to perform the required tasks.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Responsible for repair, rebuild, and preventive maintenance activities involving hydraulic & pneumatic equipment including motors, pumps, valves, conveyors, compressors, and drive trains (including bearing, input shafts, gearboxes, couplings and belt drivers)
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and adjusts functional parts of devices by using rules, calipers, micrometers, levels, and other measuring instruments
• Operates drill press, hydraulic press, bench grinder, pipe threading machine, pipe bender, cutting torch, band saw, lifting/rigging equipment, forklift, overhead crane, etc.
• Analyze and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, control diagrams, schematics and drawings to determine work procedures, materials, tools and equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems
• Inspect machines for misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, repairs, replaces, adjusts, installs and maintains gear reducers, chain and belt drives, couplings, braking devices, bearings, pumps and linkages, blowers and compressors
• Inspects hydraulic, pneumatic, and auxiliary equipment for faults, misalignment of pumps, brakes, overheated pumps, incorrect pressure, etc. and advises operation personnel of necessary precautions to prevent excessive damage
• Operates various hoisting and lifting devices as necessary during the installation and repair of machinery
• Works from scaffolds and man-lifts and performs blocking and rigging as required
• Works effectively without supervision
• Communicates well with employees from all areas of the facility
• Utilize computer to perform part search and create spreadsheets
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Responsible for repair, rebuild, and preventive maintenance activities involving hydraulic & pneumatic equipment including motors, pumps, valves, conveyors, compressors, and drive trains (including bearing, input shafts, gearboxes, couplings and belt drivers)
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and adjusts functional parts of devices by using rules, calipers, micrometers, levels, and other measuring instruments
• Operates drill press, hydraulic press, bench grinder, pipe threading machine, pipe bender, cutting torch, band saw, lifting/rigging equipment, forklift, overhead crane, etc.
• Analyze and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, control diagrams, schematics and drawings to determine work procedures, materials, tools and equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems
• Inspect machines for misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, repairs, replaces, adjusts, installs and maintains gear reducers, chain and belt drives, couplings, braking devices, bearings, pumps and linkages, blowers and compressors
• Inspects hydraulic, pneumatic, and auxiliary equipment for faults, misalignment of pumps, brakes, overheated pumps, incorrect pressure, etc. and advises operation personnel of necessary precautions to prevent excessive damage
• Operates various hoisting and lifting devices as necessary during the installation and repair of machinery
• Works from scaffolds and man-lifts and performs blocking and rigging as required
• Works effectively without supervision
• Communicates well with employees from all areas of the facility
• Utilize computer to perform part search and create spreadsheets
• The Pump Mechanic/Mechanical Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam and pneumatics systems throughout the facility. This role ensures the facilities equipment operates at maximum efficiency. The Pump Mechanic/Mechanical Technician utilizes a variety of cranes, lifts and hoists, to perform the required tasks.

Minimum Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Required Experience:

• Demonstrated safety training in an industrial environment
• Proven mechanical and technical aptitude
• Knowledge of and experience with industrial tools in order to make repairs to equipment
• Demonstrated experience in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam and pneumatics systems
• Ability to properly install bearings, shafts and gears, set backlash and able to align equipment