Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Pump Mechanic
Job Description
As a Pump Mechanic, you will be responsible for disassembling, troubleshooting, and reassembling various types of motor-driven pumps and blowers. You will effectively clean and prepare mechanical/electrical components for inspection using typical shop equipment, such as sandblasters, cabinet blasters, dip tanks, and steam wash pits. You will examine parts for defects, perform detailed mechanical and visual inspections to determine the root cause of failure, document all relevant ‘As-Found’ data, and recommend disposition on job cards and Customer spec sheets. You will also perform service calls for emergency breakdowns, oversee lifting/rigging of equipment weighing upwards of 25 tons, lead and mentor less experienced mechanics, balance rotating assemblies, perform hydrostatic pressure testing on refurbished pumps, and perform criteria acceptance testing on close-coupled pump motors and submersible pump motors.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, troubleshoot, and reassemble various types of motor-driven pumps and blowers.
- Clean and prepare mechanical/electrical components for inspection using typical shop equipment.
- Examine parts for defects such as eccentricities, rubs, wear, and excessive damage.
- Perform detailed mechanical and visual inspections to determine the root cause of failure.
- Document all relevant ‘As-Found’ data on applicable forms.
- Recommend disposition on job cards and Customer spec sheets.
- Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns, if necessary.
- Safely oversee lifting/rigging of equipment weighing upwards of 25 tons.
- Lead and mentor less experienced mechanics throughout each phase of the repair process.
- Balance rotating assemblies to an industry standard of 4W/N.
- Utilize all shop balancing equipment.
- Perform hydrostatic pressure testing on refurbished pumps.
- Perform criteria acceptance testing on close-coupled pump motors and submersible pump motors.
Essential Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Laser Alignment
- Vibration Analysis
- Micrometer
- Calipers
- Measuring Tools
- Disassembling
- Rigging
- Mechanic
- Outside Machinist
- Millwright
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years experience in industrial mechanical repair
- High school degree or equivalent
- Customer service oriented
- Excellent driving record
- Ability to work overtime (nights/weekends)
- Experience with vibration analysis and/or laser alignment is a plus
Why Work Here?
We are a family-oriented place to work, offering competitive health insurance and benefits. Our tool program allows employees to buy tools, and we provide a Christmas bonus once permanent.
Work Environment
You will work in a large industrial machining department, handling large equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.