Service Technician/Helium Leak Detectors & Vacuum Pump Repair

LACO Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Short and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Résumé du poste

LACO Technologies, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to diagnose, service, repair, rebuild, and overhaul helium leak detectors, vacuum pumps, and related instrumentation in Salt Lake City.

You will support customers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and more, working independently and with internal teams to ensure high reliability. The role emphasizes mechanical repair, diagnostic testing, and precise documentation, with a 9/80 schedule and ample training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in equipment service or mechanical repair
• Experience servicing vacuum pumps or similar rotating equipment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to disassemble/reassemble
• Read mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Experience documenting service work and test results
• Certification in electronics/maintenance preferred
• Helium leak testing experience is a plus

Responsabilités

• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and overhaul vacuum pumps and helium leak detectors
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble pump components
• Identify wear and damaged components and replace as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance and functional testing
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems and use test equipment
• Document repairs, parts used, and test results
• Provide technical support to customers and teams

Connaissances

Vacuum pump repair

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Formation

Technical certification in electronics or industrial maintenance

Outils

Hand tools

Torque tools

Precision measuring instruments

Electronic test equipment

Description du poste

Description

LACO Technologies is seeking a Service Technician /Helium Leak Detectors & Vacuum Pump Repair to diagnose, service, repair, rebuild, and overhaul helium leak detectors, vacuum pumps, and related instrumentation. This equipment supports customers in aerospace, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and other technology-driven industries.

This role is ideal for a hands-on electromechanical technician who enjoys diagnosing equipment problems, rebuilding mechanical components, working independently, and providing knowledgeable technical support to customers and internal teams.

Why Join LACO?

• Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Every Other Friday Off with Our 9/80 Schedule
• 50+ Years in Business
• Never Had a Layoff
• Part of Atlas Copco Group, a Global Industrial Technology Leader
• Paid Training, Tuition Assistance, and Career Development Through Our PDP Program
• Three Weeks of PTO During Your First Year

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and overhaul vacuum pumps, helium leak detectors, and related equipment
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, measure, and reassemble pump components
• Identify worn or damaged components, including seals, bearings, valves, gaskets, and mechanical assemblies
• Perform preventive maintenance and functional testing on repaired equipment
• Troubleshoot vacuum, mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems
• Use hand tools, precision measuring tools, electronic test equipment, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Maintain equipment used in LACO’s rental fleet, calibration lab, service operations, and assembly areas
• Document repairs, parts used, test results, and completed service work
• Provide technical support and equipment guidance to customers and internal teams

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in equipment service, maintenance, mechanical repair, pump repair, or another hands-on technical field
• Experience servicing or rebuilding vacuum pumps, compressors, industrial pumps, motors, or similar rotating equipment is strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience disassembling, inspecting, repairing, and reassembling equipment
• Ability to recognize component wear, contamination, damaged seals, bearing issues, and other mechanical problems
• Experience using hand tools, torque tools, precision measuring instruments, and electronic test equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, electronic schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Experience troubleshooting electromechanical instrumentation or industrial equipment
• Experience completing service documentation, repair records, and service logs
• Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Technical certification or post-high-school training in electronics, industrial maintenance, automotive or diesel technology, machining, mechanics, or a related field is preferred
• Vacuum technology and helium leak testing experience is helpful, but not required

What Success Looks Like (90/6/12)

• First 90 days: Learn LACO’s service processes, safety expectations, documentation standards, product basics, and vacuum pump repair procedures
• By 6 months: Independently perform common diagnostics, preventive maintenance, pump rebuilds, equipment repairs, and functional testing with accurate documentation
• By 12 months: Reliably handle a broad range of leak detector and vacuum pump service work and serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and internal teams

Who Thrives at LACO

• People who take ownership, solve problems, and follow through
• Technicians who value quality, integrity, teamwork, and customer trust
• Mechanically minded people who enjoy taking equipment apart, determining what went wrong, and rebuilding it correctly
• Self-starters who enjoy learning new technology and balancing hands-on repair work with customer communication

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40-hour workweek, with some start and stop time flexibility and the option to participate in the 9/80 schedule
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
• LACO Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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