Mechanical Fitter Technician

Phoenix Staffing Services; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PF

ESI

Free / Subsidized Food & Accommodation

Job summary

Phoenix Staffing Services is seeking a hands-on Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform precision shaft alignment and preventive maintenance across rotating and static equipment. Responsibilities include vibration monitoring, pump and compressor maintenance, and reading technical drawings for installations.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, experience with welding/cutting, and strict adherence to safety protocols, LOTO, and PPE requirements in an on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, bearings, couplings, seals, and lubrication practices.
• Practical skills in dismantling, inspection, assembly, and commissioning support.
• Ability to read technical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Basic understanding of vibration monitoring and mechanical fault diagnosis.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, permit-to-work, LOTO and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform laser alignment and 3-dial (rim and face) alignment of rotating equipment.
• Inspect, service, troubleshooting, and overhaul pumps, fans, blowers, and gearboxes.
• Maintain mechanical seals: assembly, installation, inspection, maintenance.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on screw compressors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot RAV, pin mixers, and bucket elevators.
• Conduct basic vibration analysis to identify abnormal equipment conditions and faults.
• Service, inspection, and maintenance of safety valves.
• Read General Arrangement Drawings and piping isometrics for maintenance and installation.
• Identify mechanical faults and perform corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Follow plant safety procedures, permit-to-work, LOTO, and PPE requirements.
• Assist in pipeline fabrication, pipe fitting, measurement, marking, cutting, fit-up, and installation.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on static and rotating equipment including dismantling and servicing.
• Perform strainer fabrication with measurement, cutting, fitting, assembly, and finishing.
• Welding, gas cutting, plasma cutting, and grinding as required.

Skills

Precision shaft alignment

Rotating equipment maintenance

Mechanical seal maintenance

Vibration monitoring

Technical drawing interpretation

Safety compliance

Welding & cutting operations

Team coordination

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Workshop machinery

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Precision Shaft Alignment: Perform laser alignment and 3-dial (rim and face) alignment of rotating equipment.


• Rotating Equipment Maintenance: Carry out inspection, servicing, troubleshooting, and overhauling of pumps, fans, blowers, and gearboxes.


• Mechanical Seal Maintenance: Perform mechanical seal assembly, installation, inspection, and maintenance.


• Compressor Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities on screw compressors.


• Material Handling Equipment: Maintain and troubleshoot RAV, pin mixers, and bucket elevators.


• Vibration Monitoring: Conduct basic vibration analysis to identify abnormal equipment conditions and potential mechanical faults.


• Safety Valve Servicing: Perform servicing, inspection, and maintenance of safety valves as per established procedures.


• Technical Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret General Arrangement Drawings (GAD) and piping isometric drawings for maintenance and installation activities.


• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance: Identify mechanical faults, perform corrective actions, and minimize equipment downtime.


• Safety Compliance: Follow plant safety procedures, permit-to-work requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and applicable PPE requirements.


• Pipeline Fabrication: Assist in pipeline fabrication, pipe fitting, measurement, marking, cutting, fit-up, and installation activities.


• Equipment Maintenance: Carry out preventive maintenance (PM) activities on static and rotating equipment, including inspection, cleaning, dismantling, assembly, and servicing.


• Strainer Fabrication: Perform strainer fabrication, including measurement, cutting, fitting, assembly, and finishing as per drawings and specifications.


• Welding & Cutting Operations: Perform or assist with welding, gas cutting, plasma cutting, and grinding activities as per job requirements.

Tools & Equipment Handling

1. Tools & Equipment Handling: Safely handle and maintain mechanical tools, fabrication equipment, and workshop machinery.


2. Safety Compliance: Follow plant safety procedures, permit-to-work requirements, hot-work precautions, and PPE guidelines.


3. Team Coordination: Coordinate with supervisors, welders, fitters, and maintenance personnel to complete assigned jobs efficiently and safely.

Preferred candidate profile

• Hands-on experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.


• Knowledge of rotating equipment, bearings, couplings, seals, and lubrication practices.


• Practical skills in equipment dismantling, inspection, assembly, and commissioning support.


• Ability to use precision measuring and alignment instruments.


• Basic understanding of vibration monitoring and mechanical fault diagnosis.


• Ability to read technical drawings and maintenance manuals.

Candidates with practical hands-on experience in rotating equipment maintenance and precision shaft alignment will be preferred.

Applicants with hands-on experience in pipeline fabrication, static and rotating equipment maintenance, and industrial cutting and grinding operations.

Perks and benefits

PF, ESI, Free / Subsidized Food & Accommodation