Shop Technician - Paterson, NJ

The Rapid Group; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability

401(k) match

PTO and Sick Time

Life Insurance

Referral Program

Growth and internal promotion culture

Job summary

The Rapid Group is seeking a skilled Pump and Motor Mechanic to service electromechanical motors and pumps. You will disassemble, inspect, repair, test, and reassemble equipment to meet safety and quality standards, and you will document your findings and actions.

Based onsite in Paterson, NJ, you will read and interpret scopes, use precision tools, and collaborate with teammates to ensure reliable equipment operation for municipal, industrial, and transportation sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience with AC/DC electromechanical motors, pumps, or related equipment.
• Strong mechanical ability to disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble.
• Ability to diagnose failures and troubleshoot problems.
• Experience dismantling/assembling pumps and components.
• Read manuals, blueprints and schematics; use precision tools.
• Must supply own basic tools up to 1 inch and have clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work scopes to determine job status and limitations.
• Disassemble basic electromechanical equipment; identify parts and condition.
• Mark components, take photos, and document work accurately.
• Assemble pumps, motors, bearings, and mechanical seals.
• Pretest electrical and mechanical components and lubricate per standards.
• Conduct basic electrical/mechanical tests and document results.
• Troubleshoot known or suspected mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

AC/DC motors

Pumps

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Read blueprints

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Rapid Group (TRG) is the parent company of six operating subsidiaries that have been providing exceptional service and technical expertise for more than five decades. These subsidiaries include Rapid Pump and Meter Service Co., Machinery Services Co., Delta Electro Power, Industrial Sales and Service, AC Furia, Pumping Solutions, and O and M Solutions. As subsidiaries, each company operates under the TRG umbrella while maintaining its own specialized capabilities, allowing us to deliver comprehensive mechanical, electrical, pumping, and industrial infrastructure solutions across the East Coast.

Together, our companies support municipal, industrial, commercial, and transportation sectors with best-in-class maintenance, repair, installation, field service, and emergency response services that keep critical systems operating reliably and efficiently.

Position Summary

The Rapid Group is seeking an experienced Pump and Motor Mechanic to perform disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, repairing, testing, and reassembling basic and routine AC and DC electromechanical motors and related equipment. This position ensures repairs and assemblies meet customer, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work scopes to determine job status, work authorizations and limitations, reported problems, and expected serviceability.
• Disassemble basic and routine electromechanical equipment while identifying parts, configurations, and component conditions.
• Properly mark and identify components, take required photos, and complete all documentation accurately.
• Assemble basic and routine pumps, motors, and electromechanical equipment, including ball and roller bearings and mechanical seals.
• Perform pretesting of electrical and mechanical components and ensure proper lubrication per customer standards.
• Conduct basic electrical and mechanical testing and document results accordingly.
• Troubleshoot known or suspected mechanical and electrical issues

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with AC and DC electromechanical motors, pumps, or related equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble pumps and motors
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and troubleshoot problems.
• Experience dismantling and assembling pumps and related components.
• Ability to perform alignments and use precision tools.
• Machine shop or electrical background is a plus.
• Must supply own basic mechanical tools up to 1 inch.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass background checks and pre‑employment drug test.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team.
• Detail‑oriented and safety‑focused

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Referral Program
• A culture that values growth, development, and internal promotion

Full time

• Paterson, NJ (Onsite, fieldbased role)
• Typical schedule: Monday Friday 7:00am4:30pm
• Overtime and on call shifts may be required based on customer needs
• Travel to customer sites required
• Subsidiary: Rapid Pump & Meter Service Company

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Work Location: In person

EEO Statement

The Rapid Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.