Pump / Motor Mechanic

Overview

We're hiring Pump / Motor Mechanics for our precision scientific equipment shop in Oak Ridge, TN.

Customers ship us advanced scientific equipment like vacuum pumps, blowers, motors, and cryocooler units, and and you tear it down, rebuild it, and restore it to tight tolerances. You'll also quote repairs, order parts, and repair equipment at customer facilities.

It's varied mechanical work: shop equipment like air compressors, CNC mills, and lathes needs maintaining, and our small fleet of forklifts and box trucks needs servicing — diesel or engine mechanic experience pays off here.

Why Join Us

• Work on everything: Pumps, blowers, motors, cryocoolers, machine tools, and trucks.
• Annual bonuses: Paid every year on top of your base rate.

Compensation

• $25–$27/hr base rate, depending on experience
• Annual bonuses

Hiring 1st Shift

• Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Pump Rebuilds: Troubleshoot, repair, and refurbish vacuum pumps, blowers, and motors.
• Testing: Run and test rebuilt pumps and related equipment to spec.
• Precision Measurement: Measure components with calipers and gauges to tight tolerances.
• Shop Maintenance: Maintain and repair air compressors, CNC mills, and lathes.
• Fleet Repairs: Perform basic maintenance on company forklifts and box trucks.
• Repair Quotes: Complete evaluation sheets and quote customer repair costs.
• Parts & Inventory: Order parts from vendors and stock common repair kits.
• Customer Support: Help customers troubleshoot equipment and answer technical questions.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools
• Safe use of cutting tools and lifting equipment
• Able to read blueprints, manuals, and technical drawings
• Experience with calipers, thickness gauges, tape measures
• Basic math and computer skills

Preferred:

• 3–5 years as pump, diesel or engine mechanic
• Industrial or plant maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of air compressors
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps or systems
• Experience driving forklifts or similar equipment
• Experience maintaining CNC mills or lathes