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Manual Machinist I

Alfa Laval

Posted on: 28 Mar 2024

Job Location: Greenwood, US

Job Description:

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 work in line with Alfa Laval drivers, Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.

In this role, you can expect to:

Perform a variety of duties to disassemble, inspect, repair, measure and assemble products and subassemblies to bring them up to specification standards. Additionally, set up and operate machine tools, fit and assemble parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines. Products supported include high speed separator, decanter, pump, and valve for our internal and external customers

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

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
Works 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
Follow the quality plan per job to repair product
Diagnoses, checks and corrects mechanical functions through adjustments, using various tools and approved repair methods
Sets up and operates test stands and related equipment as required
Record written test results on appropriate test documents
Paints, packs, crates, and documents shipment of units, parts and materials
Moves material inside shop as needed (using forklifts, cranes, etc.)
Recognizes and communicates the need for replenishment of supplies, tools, need repair parts and other facility needs to supervision in a timely manner
Keeps work area and surrounding equipment clean and organized. Performs housekeeping as required at the facility to maintain a professional presentation - (follows 5S guidelines)
Sets up and balances rotating equipment using approved balancing methods as required.
May be asked to perform some field service work from time to time (not frequent or required)
Active participant in ALPS meetings
Reconstructs parts using manual machining equipment and utilizing mechanical machinist/engineering principles.
- Determines dimensions and tolerances of piece(s) to be machined
- Determines sequence of operations and machines required by studying specifications, such as blueprint, sketch, damaged part or description of part.
- Plans, sets up and executes assignments using machine tools ranging from drills, lathes to milling machines.
  - Independently identifies, selects adjusts, tools, jaws and fixtures appropriate for the repair
Utilizes precision measuring instruments to check accuracy of work.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS (level of functional responsibility, level of direction received, and ability to initiate work):

The Machinist reports to the Service Center Manager or Supervisor. Must work unsupervised performing job responsibilities as trained and instructed. Works effectively in a strong team environment; continually seeking ways to improve repair process and technique (continuous improvement). Cooperates with team leads (or designee) and must be able to interact in a professional manner with administrative staff and co-workers.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

Safety

First run yield issues (productivity - amount of rework)

Shop Order Variances

Completing jobs within standard timeframes

End result high quality output according to company standards

KEY COMPETENCIES NEEDED:

F1: Concern for Excellence - Committed to the achievement and maintenance of quality; sets high standards of performance for self and others.

F2: Customer Service Orientation - Concerned to provide a prompt, efficient and personalized service to clients; goes out of way to ensure that individual customer needs are met.

B3: Building and Maintaining Relationships - Able to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels; puts other at ease; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements and potential conflict.

B5: Flexibility - Adaptable; receptive to new ideas; willing and able to adjust to changing demands and circumstance

B2: Teamwork - Co-operates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; shares information; supports others.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED:

Education (degree or years) and/or Certification/Registration:

High School degree or Equivalent.

Type and Length of Experience:

Typically 2-3 years machine shop / manual repair environment - preferred

Experience operating fork lift trucks, hand pallet jacks and overhead cranes.

Experience with vibration analyzing / balancing equipment a plus

Machine shop training in mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout, machining procedures and complicated blue prints / drawings - preferred

Precision machining with experience in setting up and operating machine shop equipment, such as lathes, mills, drill presses - preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Desired in Candidate:

Ability to operate a variety of manual machines, vertical and horizontal grinders and radial drill

Ability to perform own setups of jaws, fixtures and tooling

Experience using a variety of precision measuring tools including micrometers, bore gauges, venires, taper gauges and dial indicators

Working knowledge of both metric and English measurement systems

Demonstrated ability to read and understand complicated blue prints, drawings, sketches and work instructions

Demonstrated good mechanical aptitude

Demonstrated ability to diagnose mechanical problems

Basic computer knowledge and MS office suite (clocking in and out, scanning bar codes, photos)

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Must be able to lift and carry 60 lbs. as required.
Must wear company supplied uniforms and maintain professional business presentation
Typical shop environment and machinery - concrete floors. See site specific MSDS information

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Signing Invention and Confidentiality Agreement required

Travel may be requested for field service work (not a requirement)

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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