Pump Mechanic

About the role

We are seeking a skilled, quality-driven Pump Mechanic to join our industrial pump refurbishment and rebuild team. In this role, you will perform diagnostic teardowns, precision inspection, component evaluation, and final assembly of industrial pumps (including centrifugal, vertical turbine, split-case, and positive displacement pumps). You will thrive in a cross-functional, high-efficiency shop environment, pivoting between tasks as daily priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete tear-down, inspection, cleaning, part verification, mechanical repair, and final precision assembly of industrial pumps and rotating equipment.
• Document and measure clearances, wear patterns, and part conditions upon tear-down to determine necessary rebuild steps.
• Dynamically manage and execute multiple tasks throughout the day based on changing shop schedules, shifting seamlessly between mechanical assembly, staging parts, cleaning components, or prepping units for shipment.
• Use precise measurement tools to verify internal and external clearances against OEM specifications or custom sketch sheets before and after rebuilds.
• Ensure all rebuilt units undergo proper quality control checks, including shaft alignment, seal testing, and lubrication checks.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of rotating equipment fundamentals, including bearing fitment, mechanical seal installation, packing adjustments, and shaft alignment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills to diagnose causes of pump failure (e.g., cavitation, erosion, misalignment, or bearing breakdown).
• Proficiency measuring and verifying tight clearances down to ±0.001" using tools such as:
  • Outside Diameter (OD) Tools: blade micrometers, vernier calipers, and 1–6" interchangeable anvil outside micrometers.
  • Inside Diameter (ID) Tools: telescoping gauges (snap gauges), small hole gauges, and dial calipers.
• Ability to interpret complex industrial technical drawings, cross-sectional views, exploded parts diagrams, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Fluent in standard shop math formulas, including calculating clearances, interference fits, and component dimensions using decimals and fractions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, maintain productivity while switching between mechanical tasks, and keep the overall shop workflow moving.
• 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience as an industrial pump mechanic, millwright, rotating equipment technician, or mechanical assembly technician in an industrial repair environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree, millwright training, or vocational apprenticeship completion is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods in a non-climate-controlled industrial shop environment.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols, including mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed boots and safety glasses.

Benefits

Join our team and invest in your career with ongoing training, mentorship, and learning opportunities to develop the next generation of specialists.