Tencarva Machinery Company
Repair Technician - Industrial Pumps & Fluid Process Equipment
Tencarva Machinery Company, Owensboro, Kentucky, us, 42302
Repair Technician - Industrial Pumps & Fluid Process Equipment
This role is with Fischer Process Industries, a division of Tencarva Machinery Company.
Role Summary Repairs/rebuilds customer equipment, including but not limited to the following: centrifugal pumps, vertical turbines, positive displacement pumps, air operated pumps, vacuum pumps, blowers, gearboxes, mixers/agitators, etc. Maintains the quality of service at a high level in support of the company’s sales efforts.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Inspect, disassemble, repair, re‑assemble, and service industrial pumps and other types of rotating equipment.
Partners with a variety of internal stakeholders, including Sales Engineers, Applications Engineers, Repair Coordinators, Service/Repair Management, etc.
Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Inspects, disassembles, selects parts from a repair parts list, and re‑assembles rotating equipment.
From the general description, sketches part or product to be fabricated.
Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, balancer, and other machine tools.
Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
Manual milling and general machining operations: drilling, milling, slotting, and boring to bearing fits with tolerances of +/- .002”.
General manual and turning operation; boring, grooving, and threading with tolerances of +/- .0005”.
Surface grinding: manual wet and dry, limited form, spin, and tolerances of +/- .0002”.
Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, equipment, and unit tests to ensure functionality and performance.
Establish a work schedule in coordination with the Service & Repair Manager.
Assist with repairs at customers’ sites; adhere to customer safety rules and policies.
Drive and safely operate company‑owned vehicle/service truck.
Keep work area safe and clean; adhere to Tencarva safety rules and policies. Safety equipment is to be used per the company safety manual.
Travel for training or customer assistance as necessary.
Must be able to travel overnight if required, and be prepared to handle approved personal travel expenses (the company will reimburse approved travel expenses).
Other duties as assigned by management.
About Fischer A division of Tencarva Machinery Company, Fischer Process Industries is an industry‑leader in the distribution of pumps, process equipment, valves and instrumentation for industrial applications. For over 65 years (founded in 1957), our commitment has been to provide high‑quality engineered equipment to customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Western PA, and West Virginia. https://fischerprocess.com
About Tencarva Founded in 1978, with roots dating back to 1926, Tencarva is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and authorized repair center within the process equipment/flow control market. With 36 locations across 16 states, we provide end‑to‑end, whole‑system solutions for over 60,000 customers across the industrial and municipal water/wastewater segments. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, applications engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation and controls, equipment repair, and thermal hard coatings. https://tencarva.com
Benefits Include
Paid Time off, including 10 holidays
Bonuses
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
401(k) & Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Requirements Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 3–5 years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications
Must have 2+ years of experience repairing/rebuilding industrial rotating equipment (and/or machining components for this equipment) – preferably pumps (both API & ANSI), including centrifugal, positive displacement, gear pumps, air diaphragm pumps, H‑pumps/multistage, submersibles, etc.
Experience repairing gear boxes, valves, blowers, heat exchangers, and other types of rotating/process equipment is a plus.
Ability to read micrometers, dial indicators, calipers & other assorted measuring tools.
Have the ability or learn to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, machinery detail drawings, layout drawings, service manuals, etc. Must possess ability to work with basic math.
Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, the integrity and functionality of system components, and the environment may affect performance.
Experience with alignment methods and tools including laser alignment.
Applicant must be customer‑driven.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Must have positive "can‑do" attitude - and be able to solve problems on the fly.
Demonstrated ability to act in a self‑directed manner with no immediate supervision.
Proven ability to successfully troubleshoot.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Ability to adhere to stringent safety requirements and customers’ work rules. Must possess understanding of and compliance with codes and OSHA regulations, including Lockout/Tagout, Fall protection, Hot Work, Crane Rigging/Signaling, and job hazard analysis.
Ability to safely use lifting materials such as chain‑falls, come‑along, clevis, slings, and chains.
Ability to project a professional image and form trusting relationships.
Must possess drive and initiative. Actively seeks to learn about different types of pumps and their applications.
Language Skills Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use of whole numbers, and percentage and decimals.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and internet software knowledge.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Must have a valid driver’s license and no points.
Equipment Operated Forklift, hoist, crane, hand tools, power tools, drills, band saw, drill press, lathe mills, and other equipment deemed necessary to fulfill the job’s functions.
Physical Demands Performance of duties of this position is considered very heavy work. Must be able to exert force over 100 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds frequently; climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required ... Must be able to meet the standard ... Must be able to fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job’s essential functions. While performing this job’s duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions; to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Role Summary Repairs/rebuilds customer equipment, including but not limited to the following: centrifugal pumps, vertical turbines, positive displacement pumps, air operated pumps, vacuum pumps, blowers, gearboxes, mixers/agitators, etc. Maintains the quality of service at a high level in support of the company’s sales efforts.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Inspect, disassemble, repair, re‑assemble, and service industrial pumps and other types of rotating equipment.
Partners with a variety of internal stakeholders, including Sales Engineers, Applications Engineers, Repair Coordinators, Service/Repair Management, etc.
Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Inspects, disassembles, selects parts from a repair parts list, and re‑assembles rotating equipment.
From the general description, sketches part or product to be fabricated.
Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, balancer, and other machine tools.
Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
Manual milling and general machining operations: drilling, milling, slotting, and boring to bearing fits with tolerances of +/- .002”.
General manual and turning operation; boring, grooving, and threading with tolerances of +/- .0005”.
Surface grinding: manual wet and dry, limited form, spin, and tolerances of +/- .0002”.
Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, equipment, and unit tests to ensure functionality and performance.
Establish a work schedule in coordination with the Service & Repair Manager.
Assist with repairs at customers’ sites; adhere to customer safety rules and policies.
Drive and safely operate company‑owned vehicle/service truck.
Keep work area safe and clean; adhere to Tencarva safety rules and policies. Safety equipment is to be used per the company safety manual.
Travel for training or customer assistance as necessary.
Must be able to travel overnight if required, and be prepared to handle approved personal travel expenses (the company will reimburse approved travel expenses).
Other duties as assigned by management.
About Fischer A division of Tencarva Machinery Company, Fischer Process Industries is an industry‑leader in the distribution of pumps, process equipment, valves and instrumentation for industrial applications. For over 65 years (founded in 1957), our commitment has been to provide high‑quality engineered equipment to customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Western PA, and West Virginia. https://fischerprocess.com
About Tencarva Founded in 1978, with roots dating back to 1926, Tencarva is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and authorized repair center within the process equipment/flow control market. With 36 locations across 16 states, we provide end‑to‑end, whole‑system solutions for over 60,000 customers across the industrial and municipal water/wastewater segments. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, applications engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation and controls, equipment repair, and thermal hard coatings. https://tencarva.com
Benefits Include
Paid Time off, including 10 holidays
Bonuses
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
401(k) & Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Requirements Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 3–5 years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications
Must have 2+ years of experience repairing/rebuilding industrial rotating equipment (and/or machining components for this equipment) – preferably pumps (both API & ANSI), including centrifugal, positive displacement, gear pumps, air diaphragm pumps, H‑pumps/multistage, submersibles, etc.
Experience repairing gear boxes, valves, blowers, heat exchangers, and other types of rotating/process equipment is a plus.
Ability to read micrometers, dial indicators, calipers & other assorted measuring tools.
Have the ability or learn to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, machinery detail drawings, layout drawings, service manuals, etc. Must possess ability to work with basic math.
Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, the integrity and functionality of system components, and the environment may affect performance.
Experience with alignment methods and tools including laser alignment.
Applicant must be customer‑driven.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Must have positive "can‑do" attitude - and be able to solve problems on the fly.
Demonstrated ability to act in a self‑directed manner with no immediate supervision.
Proven ability to successfully troubleshoot.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Ability to adhere to stringent safety requirements and customers’ work rules. Must possess understanding of and compliance with codes and OSHA regulations, including Lockout/Tagout, Fall protection, Hot Work, Crane Rigging/Signaling, and job hazard analysis.
Ability to safely use lifting materials such as chain‑falls, come‑along, clevis, slings, and chains.
Ability to project a professional image and form trusting relationships.
Must possess drive and initiative. Actively seeks to learn about different types of pumps and their applications.
Language Skills Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use of whole numbers, and percentage and decimals.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills and internet software knowledge.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Must have a valid driver’s license and no points.
Equipment Operated Forklift, hoist, crane, hand tools, power tools, drills, band saw, drill press, lathe mills, and other equipment deemed necessary to fulfill the job’s functions.
Physical Demands Performance of duties of this position is considered very heavy work. Must be able to exert force over 100 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds frequently; climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required ... Must be able to meet the standard ... Must be able to fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job’s essential functions. While performing this job’s duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions; to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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