Millwright / Pump Technician
Corning
Millwright / Pump Technician
Corning
Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components
Requisition Number: 79340
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Purpose of the Position: The Journeymen Millwright / Pump Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding manufacturing machinery, facility equipment, and industrial pumps, including vacuum pumps. This position will support the operation of our pump service shop.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, maintain, repair, and rebuild machinery and equipment, including conveyors, pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, and other industrial systems.
Troubleshoot and repair vacuum pumps and associated systems, including identifying root causes of performance issues, leaks, vibration, noise, and mechanical failures.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, technical drawings, pump specifications, and equipment manuals to determine the layout, operation, and repair requirements of machinery and equipment.
Maintain detailed records of repairs, parts used, pump rebuild activities, testing results, and maintenance activities. Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment to prevent unexpected breakdowns and ensure optimal performance.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, utilizing technical manuals, schematics, and experience to determine the root cause of problems.
Suggest and implement improvements to maintenance processes, pump rebuilding procedures, and equipment to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Dismantle, move, rig, lift, and reassemble equipment as necessary for maintenance, rebuilding, installation, or relocation.
Perform regular inspections to identify issues, wear, and potential equipment failures.
Diagnose mechanical problems and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
Perform rigging, lifting, and safety inspections.
Conduct precision alignment of motors, shafts, pumps, and other critical components.
Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
Collaborate with other maintenance and engineering team members to improve machinery efficiency, reliability, and pump performance.
Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Work closely with production supervisors, machine operators, and other maintenance staff to ensure minimal disruption to production schedules.
Provide guidance and training to junior maintenance staff and machine operators on proper equipment usage, pump maintenance, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
Qualifications:
Flexibility to 2-3-2 pitman schedule/shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed to support production schedules and maintenance needs.
High school diploma or equivalent; millwright certification or Journeyman license preferred.
3+ years of work experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated experience rebuilding and repairing industrial pumps; vacuum pump repair and rebuilding experience strongly preferred.
Experience with pump alignment, seals, bearings, couplings, impellers, shafts, and related mechanical components.
Physical strength and stamina to manage heavy equipment and work in various industrial settings.
Ability to read schematics; working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout principles and tools used in mechanical trades.
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The range for this position is $29.85 hourly rate - $44.00 hourly rate. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
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