Pump Repair Technician - 24/7 Rotating Equipment Specialist

Flowserve; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Flowserve in Pasadena, TX seeks a Rotating Equipment / Repair Mechanic to lead dismantle, clean, inspect (DCI) processes for heavy centrifugal pumps and actuation hardware. You will perform precision measurements, use induction heaters and torque tools, and work with engineers to define repair scopes.

You will balance rotors, run dynamic tests, and help ensure OEM tolerances while meeting safety standards and production deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on mechanical experience rebuilding and overhauling heavy industrial rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and drawings.
• Owns a complete personal toolbox and basic precision measurement instruments.
• Follows strict shop safety protocols and Stop Work Authority.

Responsibilities

• Execute full mechanical overhauls, teardown, cleaning and inspection on heavy pumps and related components.
• Perform precision metrology using micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and vernier calipers; document findings.
• Apply thermal assembly techniques with induction heaters, heating torches, and LN2 for fits on bearings and impellers.
• Operate dynamic balancing equipment and conduct pneumatic/hydrostatic testing to verify integrity.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and coordinators to tailor repair scopes and minimize downtime.
• Safely operate cranes, rigging, and forklifts to move heavy pump casings and assemblies.
• Apply protective coatings, tag finished equipment, and prepare for shipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Tool ownership

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measurement tools

SAE hand tools

Roll-around toolbox

Job description

Flowserve in Pasadena, TX seeks a Rotating Equipment / Repair Mechanic to lead dismantle, clean, inspect (DCI) processes for heavy centrifugal pumps and actuation hardware. You will perform precision measurements, use induction heaters and torque tools, and work with engineers to define repair scopes.

You will balance rotors, run dynamic tests, and help ensure OEM tolerances while meeting safety standards and production deadlines.