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