Pump Repair Technician/Machinist – Layne – R0000004908-7492

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General Summary

The Pump Repair Technician/Machinist is responsible for setting up and
operating manually controlled machines under minimal supervision;
skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair
and alteration of water pumps and parts, tools and equipment. This
position also maintains shop supply inventories and general order and
cleanliness of the shop.

Essential Job Accountabilities

– Machines parts for pump settings.
– Disassembles and inspects pumps and reassembles vertical turbine
pumps.
– Builds and fabricates parts for rig repairs.
– Assists in maintaining shop inventory.
– Maintains/directs overall housekeeping activities in the shop.
– Reads and interprets blueprints, using gauges and measuring
instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
– Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe,
vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw,
band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and
equipment.
– Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of
metal, plastics and composites.
– Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding
fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto
machines.

Requirements:

– High school diploma or GED and 3-5 years machinist experience
preferred
– Commitment to safe, quality workmanship
– Ability to accept and apply instructions in various formats
– Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers
and other employees.

Education

– High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

– Technical school certification preferred.

Work Experience

– Minimum 1 year of experience with manual machining
– Familiarity with pumps preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

– Ability to read blueprints.
– Proficient in basic math.
– Working knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
– Good communication skills.
– Good organizational skills.

Additional Requirements/Skills

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.

– While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk and hear.
– The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use
hands to operate a small hand tools.
– The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
– The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
– Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
and ability to adjust focus.
– Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
– Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to
ensure a safe work environment
– Ability and willingness to abide by the Companys Code of Conduct
on a daily basis

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and
is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the
nations largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials
producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer of Minorities, F males, Protected Veterans,
Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional
information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Granite”) will not
accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a
candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including
unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or
email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granites resume
database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee
for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted
an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any
charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from
Granites recruiting function to submit resumes, and then onl