Baton Rouge – Night Shift Mechanic

Darwin Recruitment; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Darwin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Industrial Pump Mechanic for night shift in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This hands-on role focuses on repair, maintenance and overhaul of industrial pumping equipment across varied applications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of pump repair experience, reads drawings, uses micrometers and calipers, and can work independently on long-night shifts with safety and quality at the fore.

Formación

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial pump repair or maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of centrifugal pumps and their mechanical components.
• Experience disassembling, inspecting and rebuilding pumps.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, calipers).
• Ability to diagnose faults and troubleshoot mechanical failures.
• Willingness to work a permanent night shift schedule.

Responsabilidades

• Disassemble, inspect, repair and rebuild industrial pumping equipment.
• Work with centrifugal pumps and other mechanical rotating equipment.
• Identify worn or damaged components and determine appropriate repairs.
• Measure and inspect shafts, bearings, impellers, seals and other components.
• Use precision measuring tools to check tolerances, fits and clearances.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and investigate equipment failures.
• Install and replace bearings, mechanical seals and associated components.
• Carry out mechanical adjustments and modifications as required.
• Assist with equipment balancing and performance testing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Complete repair reports and inspection documentation.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and productivity throughout the night shift.
• Occasionally assist with repairs or maintenance at customer facilities when required.

Conocimientos

Pump maintenance

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Rotating equipment

Independent worker

Herramientas

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Calipers

Descripción del empleo

Industrial Pump Mechanic – Night Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Shift: Night Shift

Industry: Industrial Pumps / Rotating Equipment

About the Opportunity

An established industrial engineering and mechanical services organisation is looking to add an experienced Pump Mechanic to its night shift team.

This is a hands‑on workshop position focused on the repair, maintenance and overhaul of industrial pumping equipment used across a variety of industrial applications.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, diagnosing mechanical issues and completing pump repairs from initial inspection through to final assembly and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair and rebuild industrial pumping equipment.


• Work with centrifugal pumps and other mechanical rotating equipment.


• Identify worn or damaged components and determine appropriate repairs.


• Measure and inspect shafts, bearings, impellers, seals and other components.


• Use precision measuring tools to check tolerances, fits and clearances.


• Diagnose mechanical faults and investigate equipment failures.


• Install and replace bearings, mechanical seals and associated components.


• Carry out mechanical adjustments and modifications as required.


• Assist with equipment balancing and performance testing.


• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.


• Complete repair reports and inspection documentation.


• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and productivity throughout the night shift.


• Occasionally assist with repairs or maintenance at customer facilities when required.

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on industrial pump repair or maintenance experience.


• Strong understanding of centrifugal pumps and their mechanical components.


• Experience disassembling, inspecting and rebuilding pumps.


• Confident using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers and other precision measuring equipment.


• Knowledge of bearings, mechanical seals, shafts, impellers and mechanical tolerances.


• Ability to diagnose faults and troubleshoot mechanical failures.


• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.


• Experience with rotating equipment balancing is advantageous.


• Willingness to work a permanent night shift schedule.


• Flexibility to work additional hours when required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.


• Night shift compensation arrangements.


• Overtime opportunities.


• Comprehensive medical and insurance benefits.


• Retirement savings programme with employer contributions.


• Paid holidays and annual leave.


• Additional employee benefits and career development opportunities.


• Stable, long‑term employment with an established industrial organisation.

Louie Smith