Pump Repair Technician

SunSource•Matthews, NC

About The Position

Carotek, a SunSource company, provides process equipment solutions to industrial, commercial, and municipal markets across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia. The Pump Repair Technician focuses primarily on disassembling, inspecting, and repairing centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, positive displacement blowers, vacuum pumps, and other pumping machines. The role also assists with fabricating pump packages, including building bases from scratch, welding as needed, laying out equipment based on pump and motor footprints, drilling and tapping mounting or lifting holes, and performing basic pump and motor alignment. The position also commissions, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs pump and blower equipment at customer sites. Equipment may include pumps, blowers, pressure sensors, transmitters, controllers, and valves. Work is performed for industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, and municipal customers, with the aim of minimizing interruption to customer processes. Some on-the-job training is provided as needed, and travel may be required for specialized training at manufacturer sites. The technician may also pick up and deliver equipment in the Charlotte area and surrounding communities to the shop in Matthews, North Carolina.

Requirements

Any technical repair background.
Mechanical repair experience on rotating equipment is a plus.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, including troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, and servicing equipment.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with coworkers, management, customers, and others.
Ability to follow safety rules and use appropriate safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous pump and/or positive displacement blower experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Welding experience.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently with direction.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

Disassemble, inspect, and repair centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, positive displacement blowers, vacuum pumps, and other pumping machines.
Assist with fabricating pump packages, including welding bases, laying out equipment based on pump and motor footprints, and drilling and tapping mounting or lifting holes as needed.
Perform basic pump and motor alignment.
Commission, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and start up pumps, blowers, pressure sensors, transmitters, controllers, and valves to meet customer requirements.
Visually inspect and test equipment, and recommend changes to ensure installations meet manufacturers’ operating standards.
Observe processes; develop and apply tests and procedures to detect proper or malfunctioning equipment operation; prepare reports; discuss findings with customers or sales representatives; and make adjustments or recommend solutions.
Dismantle defective pumps, blowers, and other equipment, and replace parts according to manufacturers’ procedures.
Assemble, repair, and replace pumps, blowers, and related equipment.
Direct installers on equipment placement according to drawings and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Work with field service technicians, manufacturer representatives, and customers to diagnose malfunctions and provide technical solutions for complex equipment requirements.
Analyze technical issue reports to identify trends affecting design, production, service, or maintenance, and provide recommendations to management.
Prepare service handbooks and bulletins based on field investigations, engineering changes, and product knowledge.
Prepare service trip, expense, inspection, troubleshooting, and other reports requested by management.
Communicate professionally and courteously with coworkers, management, customers, and others.
Follow safety rules and use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and work at different workstations as needed.
Pick up and deliver equipment in the Charlotte area and surrounding communities to the Matthews, North Carolina shop, as needed.