Purpose of the Role:
Provide day to day support to the Manufacturing team enabling them to fulfill their duties required for the business unit in order to meet deadlines and Objectives. Maintain high Standards Of support in accordance With company procedures. Conduct work activities in a professional manner that reflects positively on the image Of the company, and conforms to Current Health and Safety legislation.
Responsibilities:
Pump Strip, Inspection & Assembly:
Select and transport pumps to the workstation in line with job card routing and schedules using appropriate lifting equipment (crane, forklift)
Strip pumps down to individual components using correct procedures and tools
Interpret engineering drawings. GA drawings, and specifications to tolerances, assembly requirements.
Inspect all components for wear, damage, and compliance with OEM standards.
Verify all stripped components against the Bill Of Materials (BOM)
Compile detailed condition reports indicating wear status, repair requirements, and replacernent needs
Clean, preserve, and correctly store an components for reassembly or dispatch
Liaise with stores/purchasing to ensure Correct parts are ordered or issued.
Confirm completeness of parts kits prior to assembly against BOM
Reassemble pumps in accordance with OEM standards. work instrudions, and best practices
Ensure Correct tolerances, assembly
Perform accurate alignment of all rotating components during assembly
Maintain detailed build records including all measurements, clearances, and replaced components
Conduct pressure and performance testing in accordance with test procedures and document all results
Ensure all replaced/damaged components are quarantined and handled as per Client requirements
Obtain Sign-Off on Completed rebuild documentation where required
Machining & Conventional Lathe Operation:
Interpret technical to determine machining material requirements
Perform precision machining of pump components (shafts. sleeves, impellers, etc.)
Set up and operate conventional Lathes and associated tooling
Conduct pre- and post- machinng operations weld repairs
Machine components to fine tolerances using cutting, grinding, boring and drilling tectniques
Trim impellers and balance components where required
Measure and verity dirnensions using micrometres, vemiers. depth gauges, telescopic gauges, and dial indicators (DTIS)
Inspect machined and fabricated components for accuracy, fit, and compliance with specifications
Fitting, Alignment and Maintenance:
Perform precision fitting of bearings including white metal, sleeve, roller, ball and tilting pad types
Assemble and install mechanical components ensuring correct fits and tolerances
Conduct pump and motor alignment using dial indicators or laser alignment tools
Perform fault finding. diagnostics, and troubleshooting on pumps and rotating equipment
Ensure proper installation of seals, gaskets, and auxiliary components
Welding & Fabrication:
Perform welding using MIG, TIG, CO2. and oxy-acetylene processes as required
Carry out repair welding on ferrous components, including castings
Prepare components for welding and ensue correct post-weld machining and finishing
Quality, Safety and Continuous Improvement:
Ensure all work is carried out in according with quality standards, procedures and specifications
Adhere to all health and safety requirements and safe working practices
Maintain a Clean, organized, and safe workshop environment
Identity opportunities for process improvement and contribute to increased effciency and reliability
Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time
General:
Comply with and enforce all company policies and procedures
Assist fellow ernployees with daily calibration functions as and when required
Carry out all other reasonable tasks that may be delegated form time to time