Mechanical Technician

Req ID:  62725
Location: 

Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70807

Date:  May 18, 2023

<span 72="">For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

 

<span 72="">Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary. 

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology (“Celeros FT”) continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Job Summary

You will perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting / assessment, and repair work on our pumps. This will include dismantling pumps and performing repairs on a variety of industrial pump types such as centrifugal, reciprocating, vertical in-line, and direct acting steam pumps. We'll look to you to bring a safety-first mindset. You'll work from prints, process sheets, with written and verbal instructions to tolerances of .0005. The role requires frequent interaction with customers to help understand and agree upon work scope and final acceptance criteria.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Interface with customer personnel and Clyde Union personnel to perform hands-on shop troubleshooting / assessment, maintenance, and repair of pumps, and other mechanical equipment.
  • Use mechanical aptitude to assess damage and diagnose possible problems with the pumping equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance procedures as required.
  • Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality documentation in either paper or electronic form.
  • Use hand tools to perform disassembly and reassembly of rotating equipment.
  • Use overhead bridge crane and jib crane to position components safely in a position for work to be performed.
  • Use gauges, calipers and micrometers to measure work.
  • Perform quality assurance inspection of parts according to standard operating procedure requirements.
  • Perform manual statistical testing to ensure machine is re-built to specifications.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that interfaces well with customers and company team members.
  • Follow safety procedures to assure a clean and safe work environment is promoted and maintained.
  • Thoroughly fill out detailed inspection reports.
  • Work to standard work procedure (SOP).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • The ability to work independently performing basic pump service / maintenance activities, including taking accurate measurements, completing documentation, and referencing proper standards / documentation to ensure quality craftsmanship.
  • The ability to use hand tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, impact tools, hammers, mallets, etc.) effectively.
  • Basic math skills, including percentages and the ability to count accurately.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with customers and fellow employees.
  • Good communication and writing skills.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • The ability to work with minimal supervision while following routine procedures.
  • Safety and Quality oriented, with attention to detail.
  • The ability to work on multiple types of industrial equipment such as valves, gearboxes, and mixers is a plus.

You also will need to be willing to work overtime, call-ins, etc. as needed to meet customer requirements.

Education and Experience

  • A high school Diploma required.  2 years of technical training is desired.
  • 8+ years of experience repairing pumps, rotating equipment or very similar equipment.
  • Experience with other types of OEM Brands is a plus.
  • Experience repairing at least 3 of the following pump types: API overhung (OH1-OH4), between bearing (BB1-BB5), multistage, ANSI, vertical turbines, positive displacement or piston.

Salary - $28.00 - $32.00/hour

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.


Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge