Pump Mechanic – Industrial Rotating Equipment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Industrial Pumps / Rotating Equipment

Company: Confidential – Leading Global Industrial Pump OEM & Service Provider

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer and service provider of industrial pumping equipment, supporting customers across oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, water treatment and general industrial markets.

Due to continued demand, they are seeking an experienced Pump Mechanic to join their Los Angeles-area service operation.

Position Overview

The Pump Mechanic will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding and testing industrial pumps and associated rotating equipment.

This is a hands-on, primarily workshop-based position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, experience with centrifugal pumps and the ability to complete repairs to high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble industrial centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, mechanical seals, shafts, impellers and other pump components.
• Perform complete pump overhauls, rebuilds and preventative maintenance.
• Work on horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps, including ANSI and API configurations.
• Inspect components for wear, corrosion, damage and mechanical defects.
• Replace bearings, mechanical seals, wear rings, gaskets and other pump components.
• Perform shaft alignment, clearance checks and precision assembly procedures.
• Use micrometers, dial indicators, calipers and other precision measuring instruments.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals and repair specifications.
• Support pump testing, quality inspections and repair documentation.
• Work closely with machinists, supervisors and other technicians to complete repairs efficiently.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience repairing and rebuilding industrial pumps.
• Strong knowledge of centrifugal pumps and associated mechanical components.
• Experience with bearings, mechanical seals, shafts, impellers and pump assemblies.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Comfortable using precision measuring instruments and mechanical workshop tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation.
• Experience independently performing pump disassembly, inspection and reassembly.
• Previous experience in an industrial pump repair shop or rotating equipment service centre preferred.
• Experience with API, ANSI, multistage or vertical turbine pumps is advantageous.
• Familiarity with pump manufacturers such as Flowserve, Goulds, KSB, Ruhrpumpen or similar is beneficial.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable, long-term employment with an established global organisation.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of industrial pumping equipment.
• Technical development and career progression opportunities.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Louie Smith