Night Shift Industrial Pump Mechanic

Darwin Recruitment; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Pump maintenance

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Rotating equipment

Independent worker

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Calipers

Job description

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.