Pump Mechanic

The Entry-Level Pump Mechanic assists in the repair and maintenance of rotating equipment and pumps. This role supports the Pump Mechanic Team and works closely with other team members to learn the pump repair process.

Job Model:  On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

• Support and adhere to all safety requirements in the department including wearing appropriate PPE and following all safety procedures.

• Build positive working relationships with co-workers to achieve productivity. Be part of the team by maintaining high personal standards of job performance.

• The ability to recognize and escalate pump repair issues.

• Performs work from operation and planning packages, which include process sheets, tooling lists, and blueprints.

• Understands and can interpret engineering and shop drawings and customer requirements.

• Inspects work and performs Quality checks.

• Understand and support Chesterton Quality Policies.

• Maintains safe and clean work area on a daily basis. Keeps informed of and follows pump shop safety policies and procedures.

• Work involves basic set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types.

• Takes direction from the Pump Mechanic Team Lead.

• Acts as a team member at all times.

• Checks own work with inspection tools, gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc., and has work cross-checked by a Quality Control Inspector.

• Works under direct supervision with assigned tasks.

• Performs routine maintenance on equipment.

• Minimum of 0 - 2 years related experience with machine tools in a Manufacturing/Machine Shop.

• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Requires solid math skills.

• Ability to work in a Pump Shop environment.

• Requires lifting parts, tools, and fixtures weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Requires ability to read and comprehend engineering and shop drawings and blueprints.

• Ability to function as part of a team. Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.

• Exercises independent judgment in work with pump components.

• Ability to work in a moderately uncomfortable environment; i.e., extreme heat, and noise.

• Ability to work as a team, and to work with other team members to find a solution.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear and reach with hands and arms. May require: repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping, squeezing and handling objects, tools or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to crouch, kneel or bend and reach above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job the employee works near moving mechanical parts. Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature in the work environment.

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $26/hr. - $28/hr. depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($26/hr. - $28/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer  M/F/V/D. 

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