Separation Mechanic

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At Alfa Laval we strive to make a positive impact on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society by pioneering solutions in energy, food, water and shipping. We foster an innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140‑year legacy and rapid growth.

As an integral member of our Service Centre team, you will repair and recondition machines, performing disassembly, inspection, repair, measurement, and assembly to bring components up to specification standards.

Location:

On‑site in Greenwood, Indiana.

• Perform equipment receipt, uncrate, clean, strip and tear down units.
• Inspect, repair, service, test and package following the company’s policies, procedures, quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Work from drawings, parts lists, blueprints, charts, tables and graphs to estimate repair costs, time and materials or parts needed to repair assemblies and sub‑assemblies.
• Set up and operate test stands and related equipment as required.
• Set up and balance rotating equipment using approved balancing methods as required.
• Record written test results on appropriate test documents.
• Follow the quality plan per job to repair product.
• Diagnose, check and correct mechanical functions through adjustments, using various tools and approved repair methods.
• Move material inside shop as needed.
• Recognize and communicate the need for replenishment of supplies, tools, repair parts and other facility needs to supervision in a timely manner.
• Keep work area and surrounding equipment clean and organized; perform housekeeping as required to maintain a professional presentation.
• Paint, pack, crate and document shipment of units, parts and materials.
• May be asked to perform some field service work from time to time (not frequent or required).

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Typically 3 years of manual repair, workshop or manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating forklift trucks, hand pallet jacks and overhead cranes.
• Experience with vibration analysis/balancing equipment is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complicated blueprints, drawings, sketches and work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to use micrometers and gauges in both English and Metric measures.
• Demonstrated good mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose mechanical problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding.
• Basic computer knowledge (clocking in/out, scanning barcodes).

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment that values teamwork and continuous development. Associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off and more. Compensation starts at $25.50 per hour.

Alfa Laval is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.