Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

We are currently seeking an individual to join our Product Assembly Team. This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

Essential Functions:

• Performs assembly of Cryogenic Pump Components as well as other tasks as assigned:
• Fit, align, and adjust all components, including bearings and seals and units to close tolerances and document all clearances on assembly clearance data sheet for review and approval of engineering.
• Check work to ensure conformance to specifications, instructions customer requirements on all drawings/blueprints and work instructions per SOP procedures.
• May require troubleshooting and rework parts as necessary, contribute to failure analysis when requested.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in accordance with 5S principles.
• Follow all Quality, Engineering, Sales and Safety Procedures.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance to meet production schedules.
• Ability to carefully disassemble used pumps and equipment and analyze condition of parts for possible causes of damage by operation in the field and improve reliability and customer service
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Meet Customer schedules and company production schedules at better than 80% on time

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Installation, maintenance, repair of mechanical and electrical systems experience preferred
• Refrigeration/HVAC or cryogenic experience preferred

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Brazing or welding
• Balancing
• Laser Machine
• Machining
• Inspection
• Read prints and schematics
• Cryogenics and/or refrigeration experience
• Basic AC/DC circuitry
• Understand materials of construction
• Understanding of various system components (regulators, valves, solenoids, pressure relief devices, etc.)

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. may be necessary.
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Job will generally be performed in an warehouse environment.
• Candidates may be required to show a driving abstract with a clean driving history for travel between the ACD facility locations and client offices as required.

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Manager
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis

Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPE’s include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso ACD safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

Starting rate is $21 - $25 per hour.

This posting is for 2nd Shift Operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso ACD, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.