Oil Free Screw Compressor Mechanic

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Employee Incentives

Employee Reimbursement

Tools/Shoes/Glasses reimbursement

Uniform Service

Job summary

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. in Houston seeks an Oil-Free or Flooded Screw Compressor Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and overhaul oil-free screw compressors in a full-time role.

You will dismantle and reassemble units, replace seals and bearings, keep detailed service records, and verify tolerances with precision tools. A minimum of three years’ experience and the ability to read schematics are required.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair oil-free or flooded screw compressors.
• Dismantle and reassemble compressors, replacing seals, bearings, rotors, and other components.
• Maintain detailed service records, including parts used and repairs completed.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with oil-free or flooded screw compressors.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair oil-free or flooded screw compressors.
• Dismantle and reassemble compressors and replace components.
• Maintain detailed service records and recommendations.
• Ensure safety protocols and environmental compliance.
• Provide technical support to clients or internal teams as needed.

Skills

Screw compressors

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety protocols

English required

Education

High School Diploma

OEM factory training

Tools

Torque wrenches

Precision measuring tools

OEM manuals

Job description

RMS is seeking a skilled and experienced Oil-Free or Flooded Screw Compressor Mechanic to perform diagnostics, repair, and overhaul of oil-free screw compressors. The Oil-free or Flooded Screw Compressor Mechanic will have a strong mechanical aptitude, an attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair, oil-free or flooded screw compressors.
• Dismantle and reassemble compressors, replacing seals, bearings, rotors, and other components as necessary.
• Maintain detailed service records, including parts used, repairs completed, and service recommendations.
• Measure and install various types of process seals. (Many types)
• Responsible for timing of compressors during final assembly.
• Responsible for final assembly cleaning / bottle brush.
• Responsible for bore scope inspection.
• Comply with all safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to clients or internal teams as needed.

Knowledge and/or Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of rotary screw compressor systems.
• Strong familiarity with OEM manuals, precision measuring tools, and compressor diagnostics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong understanding of pneumatic systems and mechanical tolerances.
• Basic electrical knowledge.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited school.
• OEM factory training or certification from major compressor manufacturers preferred

Previous Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with oil-free or flooded screw compressors.

OTHER INFORMATION

• The position will be based full time in our Houston, TX Mepco Shop
• This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40+ hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends maybe required based on business need.
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drugand alcohol screening and background check.
• Able to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to legally work in the US and provide proper documentation.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol test and background check.
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs., 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to walk, climb, reach above head, and balance.
• RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand and walk for significant portions of the shift.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs. with assistance, walk, climb, reach above head, and balance.
• Must be able to use hands for assembly and tool usage.
• Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs
• Tool, Shoe, and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Uniform Service

Come Join Rotating Machinery Services Inc. and watch your Career go TURBO!

ABOUT RMS

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times. RMS’ commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.