Pump Mechanic Team Lead

A.W. Chesterton Company•Houston, TX

15d•$43 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer! Our benefits offering include: “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day! Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program BCBS Medical Coverage Delta Dental 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes Vision insurance Tuition Reimbursement Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs Parental leave for moms and dads to be Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles) A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more! This job can be described as: Assist the Service Center Supervisor in coordinating the activities of team members in the pump repair process, as well as performing high-level and complex machining work. Utilize experience and knowledge of equipment, procedures and product specifications. Trains new employees and ensure quality of products. Inspects work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to requirements. Will record data for SPC, either manually or electronically. Works as part of a team, and supports quality and production goals. Cross checks other pump mechanics.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years related experience with machine tools in a Manufacturing/Machine Shop.
Must have in-depth understanding of API and other industry standards used in repairs of rotating equipment and pumps.
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 train other pump mechanics as required.
Ability to provide guidance and direction to others, and to lead team members to solution

Responsibilities

Assist supervisor with supporting safety requirements amongst employees and in the department including wearing appropriate PPE and following all safety procedures.
Build positive working relationships with co-workers to achieve productivity. Lead the team by example and maintain high personal standards of job performance.
Recognize pump repair issues and use expertise and knowledge to reach effective solutions.
Ability to fill out and complete each work packet with Initial and Final Inspection documentation.
Must be able to perform Final Q.C Inspections on all components, Final Assembly, Air Testing and Pre-Shipment Inspections.
Be able to Interprets and understands Prints, Mechanical Seal Drawings, OEM Manuals, etc.
Utilize precision measuring instruments such as: Micrometers, Dial Indicators, and Dial Bore Gauge to take accurate measurement within .0005”.
Serve as an escalation point for pump repair issues, and use expertise and knowledge to guide co- workers to effective solutions
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.
Understands and adheres to 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 complex set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types.
Directs the activities of others. Provides training to various non-exempt manufacturing employees.
Acts on behalf of the supervisor in his/her absence.
Checks own work with Inspection tools, gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc., and has work cross- checked by a Quality Control Inspector.
Works independently. No instructions required for routine work.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!