Pump Mechanic

TPI Staffing, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pump Technician/Mechanic in Cypress, TX to support repair, assembly, inspection, and testing of cryogenic pumps and rotating equipment in an industrial shop.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using micrometers/calipers, and performing hands-on equipment repair. Day shift; temp-to-hire; up to $25/hr with strong safety and quality focus.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (micrometers/calipers).
• 3–5 years in mechanical assembly or pump repair in industry.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems and lubrication.
• Committed to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble cryogenic pumps and rotating assemblies, document wear and condition.
• Inspect components with micrometers/calipers against drawings.
• Assemble pumps and rotating parts per specs and BOMs.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and handle cryogenic components properly.
• Perform hydrostatic, pressure, leak, and functional tests and record results.
• Read drawings, BOMs, job travelers, and work instructions.
• Operate hand/power tools and overhead crane safely.
• Identify nonconforming parts and follow quality procedures.
• Keep personal tool set ready and maintain discipline in the shop.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring with micrometers/calipers

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Pump Technician/Mechanic

Temp to hire

Pay: Up to $25/hr

Day Shift

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

We are seeking an experienced Pump Mechanic to support the repair, assembly, inspection, and testing of cryogenic pumps, rotating equipment, and well-service pressure pumping equipment. This position is ideal for a mechanically skilled individual who is comfortable working from engineering drawings, using precision measuring instruments, and performing hands-on equipment repair in an industrial shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble cryogenic centrifugal, and reciprocating pumps, documenting as-found condition, wear, damage, and contamination.
• Clean, inspect, and measure components against drawing dimensions and wear limits using micrometers and calipers.
• Assemble pumps, cold ends, and rotating assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness standards required for cryogenic and oxygen-clean service, including proper handling of cleaned components.
• Perform hydrostatic, pressure, leak, and functional testing and accurately document test results.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), job travelers, sketches, and work instructions.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and overhead crane.
• Identify and document nonconforming parts or conditions and follow established quality procedures.
• Maintain required personal tools and a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety and quality requirements and exercise stop-work authority when an unsafe or nonconforming condition is identified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or related technical certification.
• Minimum 3-5 years of mechanical assembly, equipment repair, pump repair, or rotating equipment experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience repairing and assembling heavy equipment involving hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and/or lubrication systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, schematics, and job travelers.
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
• Working knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Complete personal tool set as required for the position.