Pump Mechanic Entry Level

Role: Pump Mechanic Entry-level

The Pump Mechanic will work with the pumps on mechanical equipment such as wastewater lift stations, paper-making machinery, and water pumps. The Pump Mechanic will inspect and repair, sometimes including inspecting the motor and other parts of the machine. This role must consistently meet production demands within time standards. Responsibilities in this role include investigating signs of repair failure and recommendations. A pump mechanic will also be expected to gradually learn how to assemble pumps, motors, and equipment. Candidate must be competent in using heavy machinery and be able to follow all safety precautions.

Essential Functions

• Candidate will learn and perform a variety of skilled duties to safely perform disassembly, precision measurements, fill out inspection reports, reassembly and testing of split case, multistage, end suction, sewage, vertical turbine, and submersible pumps used in the water and wastewater transfer, water distribution wastewater collection, and in the industrial and transmission markets

• Record and check all new parts using measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers, etc.

• Operate overhead cranes and Hi-Lo's
• Operate equipment such as presses, pullers, torches, and grinders

• Report all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain assigned equipment and perform daily inspections/orders to ensure operational and safety requirements compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must have their tools; a tool loan program is available
• Mechanical experience or interest in training to be a pump mechanic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to always remain professional and courteous with customers and coworkers
• Must be available to work occasional nights, holidays, and weekends

Physical Demands

• An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Capable of lifting items to 80lbs
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
• Repair shop, repair service shop work environment, OSHA, and safety train (training done in-house)
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to age, ancestry, childbirth or related medical condition; citizenship; color; creed, familial status; gender expression; gender identity; genetic information; height; weight; marital status; national origin; physical or mental disability or handicap; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; uniform service member status or veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $22 - $25