What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Repair Mechanic position at GEA Group?
Roles And Responsibilities
- Assembly and fitting of new and used centrifuge bowls 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.
Profile And Qualifications
- Completed a 3-to-4-year formal apprenticeship as Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Millwright or related field.
- 3–5-year work experience as Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Millwright or related field, or experience in the repair and maintenance of precision machinery, preferably high-speed centrifuges
- Experience in operating manual machine tools, such as milling or drilling machines.
- Experience working in the metric system, including use of metric measuring tools and reading / understanding of metric drawings.
- Experience in evaluating and identifying part failures such as corrosion, erosion, cavitation or fatigue in stainless steel parts.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, dependable and able to work with little direction.
- Adaptable to changing work demands and desire to learn new skills.
- Good social skills and able to work in a team
Competitive Salary & 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. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
