Rotating Equipment Mechanic

Morin Repair Services, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morin Repair Services, LLC is seeking a Rotating Equipment Mechanic for our Tampa operation. You will disassemble, inspect, recondition, and reassemble pumps and other rotating and deck machinery both in the shop and in the field, including vessels, shipyards, and plant sites.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience with pumps and rotating equipment, ability to read manuals/drawings, and proficiency with precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience repairing pumps and rotating equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, recondition, and assemble pumps.
• Experience with gearboxes, winches, windlasses, or similar machinery.
• Strong knowledge of bearings, seals, fits, and clearances.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Willing to work in shop and field, including aboard vessels and in shipyards.
• Valid driver's license and TWIC card or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, recondition, and reassemble pumps and other rotating/ deck machinery.
• Repair and overhaul gearboxes, winches, marine windlasses, capstans, and similar equipment.
• Measure shafts, bearing fits, bores, wear rings, clearances, runout, endplay vs OEM specs.
• Identify wear, damage, and failed components; report findings with notes/photos.
• Install bearings, seals, packing, couplings, and wear parts using proper methods and tools.
• Troubleshoot, remove, install, and align equipment in field and shop locations.
• Read manuals/drawings/work orders to perform repairs and confirm fits with machinist.
• Coordinate with machinist on parts needing machining; ensure correct fits before assembly.
• Use precision tools, rigging, and safety practices; provide planned and emergency support, including after-hours.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpret technical manuals

Tools

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

Description

Morin Repair Services is hiring a Rotating Equipment Mechanic for our Tampa operation. This person will have a strong mechanical background and will disassemble, inspect, recondition, and assemble pumps and other rotating and deck machinery.

Much of our work comes from the maritime industry, along with industrial customers.

You will work in the shop and in the field. Most field work is local to Tampa, FL, aboard vessels, at shipyards, and at plant and terminal sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, recondition, and reassemble pumps, including centrifugal, vertical turbine, split-case, positive displacement, and other marine and industrial pumps.
• Repair and overhaul gearboxes, winches, marine anchor windlasses, capstans, and similar deck and shipboard machinery.
• Take and record accurate measurements of shafts, bearing fits, bores, wear rings, clearances, runout, and endplay, and compare them to OEM specifications.
• Identify wear, damage, and failed components, and report findings clearly with notes and photos.
• Install bearings, mechanical seals, packing, couplings, and wear parts using correct methods and tools.
• Troubleshoot, remove, install, and align equipment in the field, including shaft alignment and startup support.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, and work orders to perform the required repairs.
• Work closely with the machinist on parts that need machining, and confirm fits before final assembly.
• Use precision, hand, and power tools, rigging, and material handling equipment safely.
• Provide planned and emergency support, including after-hours and weekend work when the job requires it.
• Keep the work area clean and organized, and follow all safety and quality requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of hands-on experience repairing pumps and rotating equipment in a shop or field setting.
• Proven experience disassembling, inspecting, reconditioning, and assembling pumps.
• Experience with gearboxes, winches, marine windlasses, or similar machinery.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, bearings, seals, fits, and clearances.
• Skilled with micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and other precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Willing to work in the shop and in the field, including aboard vessels and in shipyards.
• Valid driver's license. TWIC card, or the ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lb regularly, and work in heat, tight spaces, and at heights.

PREFERRED

• Experience on equipment from the maritime industry.
• Marine and industrial repair experience.
• Bonus: heat exchanger experience, including tube bundle, plate, and shell-and-tube cleaning, testing, and repair.
• Shaft alignment experience using dial indicators or laser alignment tools.