Hands-On Vacuum Pump & Helium Leak Detector Technician

LACO Technologies Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Training & Tuition Assistance

Career development

Job summary

LACO Technologies Inc. is seeking a Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and overhaul helium leak detectors and vacuum pumps. You will rebuild mechanical components, troubleshoot electromechanical systems, and document repairs, while supporting customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with pumps and detectors, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams. Salt Lake City-based role with comprehensive benefits and training.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in equipment service, maintenance, mechanical repair, pump repair, or another hands-on technical field.
• Experience servicing or rebuilding vacuum pumps, compressors, industrial pumps, motors, or similar rotating equipment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, electronic schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience completing service documentation, repair records, and service logs.
• Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and overhaul vacuum pumps, helium leak detectors, and related equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, measure, and reassemble pump components.
• Identify worn or damaged components, including seals, bearings, valves, gaskets, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and functional testing on repaired equipment.
• Troubleshoot vacuum, mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems.
• Use hand tools, precision measuring tools, electronic test equipment, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain equipment used in LACO's rental fleet, calibration lab, service operations, and assembly areas.
• Document repairs, parts used, test results, and completed service work.
• Provide technical support and equipment guidance to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Technical certification

Tools

Torque tools

Electronic test equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

LACO Technologies Inc. is seeking a Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and overhaul helium leak detectors and vacuum pumps. You will rebuild mechanical components, troubleshoot electromechanical systems, and document repairs, while supporting customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with pumps and detectors, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams. Salt Lake City-based role with comprehensive benefits and training.