Mechanic - PHE - Alfa Laval Inc

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!

This position performs equipment receipt, inspection, repair, testing and packaging following the company’s  quality standards, SOPs and safety guidelines. This position also disassembles PHEs, cleans and rebuilds to new standard.

Expectations & Responsibilities:

• Receives, counts, verifies, labels and stores all parts
• Uncrates, removes gaskets, disassembles
• For glued gaskets - puts plate on hook, submerges in liquid nitrogen, after removed, stacks plates on skid in preparation for chemical dip
• Fills out Preliminary, Actual, Final Inspection reports and reads PLA/Drawings as job moves through shop
• Dyes penetration inspection process - takes plate into room, sprays die on one side and inspects under black light for holes, cracks or other irregularities in plates. Rinses remaining dye from plates
• Cleans units (pressure wash), paints if specified
• Installs new gaskets per specification (glue, snap or clip)
• For glued gaskets – glues gaskets to plate and tapes in place, moves to cure oven, posts cure, inspects and removes tape, stacks plates for assembly either configure per specification for plate packs or assembles to frame per drawing
• For clip or snap on – assures gasket is secure -  stacks plates for assembly either configures per specification for plate packs or assembles to frame per drawing
• Recognizes and communicates the need for replenishment of supplies, tools, along with the need for repair parts and other facility needs to supervision in a timely manner
• Directly responsible for keeping work area and surrounding equipment clean and organized. Performs housekeeping as required at the facility to maintain a professional presentation – (follows 5S standards)
• Uncrates as necessary to add additional items for customer as directed by Capital Sales
• Uncrates customer supplied parts and assembles or repackages as necessary for shipping or customer pick-up
• Picks up/Deliver Customer Equipment every couple months/as necessary
• Responsible for shipping, receiving, distribution of Alfa Laval and customer equipment
• Actively participates in daily ALPS meeting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities of the Successful Candidate:

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Experience in a manual shop environment, preferred but not necessary
• Experience operating fork lift trucks, hand pallet jacks and overhead cranes, preferred
• Able to use measuring devices (tape measure, depth micrometer) as required
• Good hand eye coordination
• Flexible, Team Player
•  Clocking in and out, scanning bar codes, taking photos

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 retirement savings program, paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.  

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