Mechanical Pump Builder - Second Shift
Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience, serving diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining from our manufacturing facilities in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC.
About the role
As a Mechanical Pump Builder, you will play a key role in our production process by accurately building pump components with precision and care. Using your mechanical aptitude and attention to detail, you will follow work instructions to build high-quality products that meet strict performance standards. This hands-on role requires experience with tools, equipment, and mechanical processes, as well as a commitment to safety, teamwork, and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and install parts based on pump specifications and work instructions.
- Use impact guns, wrenches, bolts, rivets, and other fasteners to secure components.
- Safely operate cranes and other lifting equipment to assist with assembly.
- Fit components to close tolerances to meet operating requirements.
- Install bearings into components, fit key shafts, and perform pump-to-motor alignment on bases.
- Cut and bend tubing as required.
- Conduct air tests using flanges and perform final inspections to ensure quality and performance.
- Use hand tools, air tools, and precision measuring devices (depth gauge, feeler gauges, dial calipers).
- Interpret blueprints.
- Operate stand-up forklifts and overhead cranes (rigging experience a plus).
- Maintain timeliness, cleanliness, and a strong sense of teamwork.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude and mechanical experience (required).
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to interpret blueprints (helpful, but not required).
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Proficiency with hand tools, air tools, and precision measuring devices.
- Experience operating stand-up forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety and teamwork.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year.
- 401K Plan - Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) with immediate full vesting.
- Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA.
- Dental/Vision coverage.
- Pet Insurance.
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Two weeks of paid Parental Leave.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D.
- Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance.
- Safety Shoes: Up to $250 reimbursed every two years.
- Prescription Safety Glasses: Up to $250 reimbursement every two years.
- Employee Rewards and Recognition Program.
- Coffee and healthy snacks provided daily.
- Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout the Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids.
Pay
Hourly pay range: $24.00 - $28.00 (DOE) with a $1.00 shift differential.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm.