Mechanical Technician

Verto People Ltd; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd is partnering with an established global manufacturer to recruit a Mechanical Seal Repair Technician in Odessa, Texas. The role focuses on inspection, repair, refurbishment, and testing of mechanical seals used across industrial applications.

You will work in a hands-on workshop, diagnose seal failures, and perform precision repairs using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude and experience with seals, pumps, or rotating

Qualifications

• Experience repairing mechanical seals, pumps, rotating equipment, or similar mechanical equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical seal components, assembly, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with cartridge seals, component seals, and industrial sealing systems.
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment.
• Experience with mechanical seal failure analysis and refurbishment.
• Experience with seal face lapping, polishing, and precision assembly.
• Background in mechanical seal repair workshops, pump service centers, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience supporting oil and gas, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing customers.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble mechanical seals and components.
• Diagnose mechanical seal failures and identify damaged or worn components.
• Clean, measure, and inspect seal components to determine repair requirements.
• Carry out mechanical seal refurbishment, including seal face lapping, component replacement, and assembly.
• Perform quality checks and pressure/leak testing on repaired seals.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and repair instructions.
• Use precision measuring equipment and workshop tools to ensure accurate repairs.
• Work closely with Applications Engineers and Service Engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate repair records and inspection reports.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical repair experience

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Industrial maintenance experience

Oil and gas / petrochemical experience

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Seal assembly tools

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We're working with an established global manufacturer of mechanical seals and engineered sealing systems looking to recruit a Mechanical Seal Repair Technician to join their team in Odessa, Texas.

This position will focus on the inspection, repair, refurbishment, and testing of mechanical seals used across a range of industrial applications.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical background, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with mechanical seals, pumps, or rotating equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble mechanical seals and associated components.
• Diagnose mechanical seal failures and identify damaged or worn components.
• Clean, measure, and inspect seal components to determine repair requirements.
• Carry out mechanical seal refurbishment, including seal face lapping, component replacement, and assembly.
• Perform quality checks and pressure/leak testing on repaired seals.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and repair instructions.
• Use precision measuring equipment and workshop tools to ensure accurate repairs.
• Work closely with Applications Engineers and Service Engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate repair records and inspection reports.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience repairing mechanical seals, pumps, rotating equipment, or similar mechanical equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical seal components, assembly, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a technical workshop team.
• Experience with cartridge seals, component seals, and industrial sealing systems.
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment.
• Experience with mechanical seal failure analysis and refurbishment.
• Experience with seal face lapping, polishing, and precision assembly.
• Background in mechanical seal repair workshops, pump service centres, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience supporting oil and gas, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing customers.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position with an established international manufacturer.
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of mechanical seals and engineered sealing products.
• Technical training and ongoing professional development.
• Exposure to industrial customers and challenging mechanical repair applications.
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills within the mechanical sealing industry.