Shop Mechanic

Flow Control Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow Control Group in Houston seeks a Shop Mechanic to service pumps and rotating equipment on-site. You will install, repair, align with laser tools, and follow safety and quality checklists to ensure customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on experience with pumps, reading blueprints, and communicating clearly with sales, management, and customers. Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in a team-based shop environment.

Qualifications

• Previous field experience working on related pump equipment is highly desired.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with sales, management, and customers.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for working with hazardous chemicals and handling high pressure and high temperature liquids.

Responsibilities

• Service pumps and related equipment
• Align equipment using laser alignment and dial indicators
• Ensure compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices
• Perform required inspection as directed per work instructions and quality checklist
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Read blueprints

Reading calipers/micrometers

Safety awareness

Time management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Laser alignment

Dial indicators

Dial calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Summary:

The Shop Mechanic serves as an ambassador for the company and is responsible for managing equipment installation and repairs for pumps and all related rotating equipment products. Services are performed on-site and on demand to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Service pumps and related equipment


• Align equipment using laser alignment and dial indicators


• Ensure compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices


• Perform required inspection as directed per work instructions and quality checklist


• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Previous field experience working on related pump equipment is highly desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills


• Positive attitude and desire to grow an existing sales & service business


• Ability to use precision measuring tools i.e. dial calipers, micrometers, etc.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Strong work ethic with ability to work under minimal supervision


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with sales, management, and customers


• Thorough understanding of products and equipment used in manufacturing


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines


• Ability to read blueprints and drawings


• Knowledge of safety regulations for working with hazardous chemicals and handling high pressure and high temperature liquids

Work Environment:

This job operates in a service shop environment. This role routinely uses hand and power tools.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


• This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.