Pump Technician

Jobtailor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Irvine, CA seeks a skilled cryogenic pump technician to read drawings, disassemble and rebuild pumps, and provide on-site service. You will work from specifications, assemble components, and ensure conformance with customer requirements.

The role requires 2–5 years in a shop environment, experience with mechanical and electrical systems, machining and welding certifications preferred, and a valid driver's license. On-site duties follow safety procedures and 5S principles.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a shop environment.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Welder certifications preferred.
• Cryogenic experience preferred.
• Driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and work from drawings.
• Disassemble, analyze, and rebuild cryogenic pumps, accessories, and motors to optimize performance.
• Operate shop equipment including drill press, hydraulic press, bench grinder, pipe threading and bender, torch, band saw.
• Analyze condition of parts from field use to communicate with customers and improve reliability.
• Perform assembly of cryogenic pump components.
• Fit, align, and adjust components to close tolerances and document clearances.

Skills

Shop experience

Mechanical & electrical systems

Machining

Welder certifications

Cryogenic experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and work from drawings.
• Disassemble, analyze, and rebuild cryogenic pumps, accessories, and motors to optimize performance.
• Operate drill press, hydraulic press, bench grinder, pipe threading machine, pipe bender, cutting torch, band saw, and other shop equipment.
• Analyze condition of parts for causes of damage by operation in the field in order to communicate with customers and improve reliability.
• Perform assembly of cryogenic pump components.
• Fit, align, and adjust all components, including bearings and seals, and units to close tolerances and document all clearances on assembly clearance data sheet for review and approval of engineering.
• Check work to ensure conformance to specifications, instructions, and customer requirements on all drawings and work instructions per standard operating procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Rework parts when necessary.
• Contribute input to failure analysis when requested.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work area in accordance with 5S principles.
• Follow all quality, engineering, sales, and safety procedures.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance to meet production schedules.
• Provide technical guidance to customers.
• Communicate with customers regarding service evaluations and coordination of service-related issues.
• Meet customer and company production schedules at a rate of 80% on time or better.
• Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA standards and regulations and comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Promote customer focus throughout the company.
• Support QMS requirements in areas of responsibility for conformance with international requirements and state and federal regulations.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience in shop environment.
• Installation, maintenance, repair of mechanical and electrical systems experience preferred.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Welder certifications preferred.
• Cryogenic experience preferred.
• Driver’s license preferred.