Charleston, West Virginia

Centrifuge Mechanic

Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. ​We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. And this is why everyone is expected ​to stop any unsafe behaviour – and why you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.

Your responsibilities

Performs manual work within generally defined work instructions which contributes to the achievement of expected production volumes.

Uses a variety of hand tools to prepare and apply Wear Resistant Materials such as rubber, ceramic tile, stone hard and ceramic bead to equipment and components related to the mineral and mining industry

• Identify different types of lining materials
• Use safe rigging and overhead crane practice’s on various heavy metal shapes
• Safe practices for hand grinding
• Safe operation of Fork-Lift
• Operate a saw to cut ceramic tiles, carbide tungsten and rubber
• Mix and apply compounds used as adhesives
• Apply various lining materials to various products as per blue prints and client specifications
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to FLSmidth safety procedures and regulations.
• As part of job enrichment, and at the company’s discretion, cross training in other areas will be given

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, hand to, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes and may at time be required to wear a respirator
• The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE
• The noise level in the work environment is one that is typically associated with a manufacturing facility

What you bring

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes
• Understanding of lining materials and how they affect the performance of the product

What we offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.


FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

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