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Repair mechanic & Balancer - Etobicoke ON

GEA · Burlington, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience assembling and repairing rotating equipment.

What they are checking: Whether their background fits precision work on centrifuge bowl assemblies.

Tell me about a time a repair didn't meet spec on the first try. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay patient and precise instead of signing off on marginal work.

How do you keep up with documentation and paperwork during busy repair jobs?

What they are checking: Whether they keep records current, which proves the repair met requirements.

What would you do

You disassemble and reassemble a bowl, and the balance values don't repeat. What do you check?

What they are checking: Whether they can find the cause of inconsistent balance instead of just rebalancing again.

About the work

Walk me through how you dynamically balance a rotating assembly.

What they are checking: Whether they understand balancing well enough to meet strict technical specifications.

How do you polish a part to a required surface finish for pharmaceutical use, and how do you measure it?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet and verify the finish standards critical processes require.

What do you check when testing a bowl's hydraulic system?

What they are checking: Whether they know how hydraulic functions affect safe centrifuge operation.

What steps do you take before a safety run on a repaired bowl?

What they are checking: Whether they treat test runs on high-speed equipment with the caution they require.

How do you use manual mills or drill presses to fit and modify parts?

What they are checking: Whether they can make the small machining adjustments repair work calls for.

What QHSE rules matter most to you in a repair shop?

What they are checking: Whether they follow quality, health, safety and environment rules as daily practice.

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The full job description

As published by GEA.

The repair mechanic & balancer is responsible for manual repair operations, reassembly, and dynamic balancing of centrifuge equipment & assemblies. The mechanic performs precision mechanical work on rotating equipment and ensures that repaired components meet defined dimensional, quality, and balancing requirements Responsibilities / Tasks • Assembly and fitting of new and used centrifuge bowls assemblies • Repairs, modifies and manufactures parts using hand tools or metal working machines such as manual milling machines or drill presses and fits them to the assembly. • Grinds parts to correct surface imperfections, remove burrs or blend weld seams. Polishes parts used in critical pharmaceutical or biotechnology processes to required surface finish per drawing. Measures and documents surface finishes on parts. • Balancing of new or used centrifuge rotating assemblies as described in technical documents such as drawings, technical bulletins or written instructions. • Performs safety run on bowls as required • Checks the correct functioning of the bowl’s hydraulic system. • Disassembles and re-assembles bowl assemblies and checks repeatability of balance values. • Reviews and completes required documentation and administrative paperwork in a timely manner. • Maintains a clean and organized work environment. Follows all applicable QHSE rules and regulatory requirements • Fulfills additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Education and Experience: • High School Diploma or GED – good foundation in math, physics and mechanical properties • Technical or Vocational training • Associate Degree in mechanical Engineering or industrial maintenance (optional but beneficial) Your Profile / Qualifications • Mechanical knowledge and experience. • Mechanical trade, machining, maintenance, or equivalent technical background. • Experience working with rotating industrial equipment is strongly preferred. • Experience with dynamic balancing of rotating units is preferred. • Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and other measuring tools. • Reading technical manuals and blueprints • Diagnostics and Troubleshooting – Identifying mechanical, and vibrational related issues. • Disassembly & Reassembly – Properly dismantling, inspecting and reassembling mechanical components. • Being familiarized with the Metric system and being able to handle several conventional high precision measuring devices. • Good technical communicational skills (spoken and written). • Experience using electronic devices such as measuring arms, computers and Microsoft office tools. • Safety awareness Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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