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Pump / Motor Mechanic

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Oak Ridge, TNJob$25–27/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$25–27/hr
Location
Oak Ridge, TN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Laborup is hiring a Pump / Motor Mechanic. Laborup is hiring Pump / Motor Mechanics for its precision scientific equipment shop in Oak Ridge, TN. This role involves tearing down, rebuilding, and restoring advanced scientific equipment like vacuum pumps, blowers, motors, and cryocooler units to tight tolerances. The mechanic will also quote repairs, order parts, and perform repairs at customer facilities, as well as maintain shop equipment and the company's fleet.

Key focus areas include Troubleshoot, repair, and refurbish vacuum pumps, blowers, and motors, Run and test rebuilt pumps and related equipment to spec, and Measure components with calipers and gauges to tight tolerances.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Important skills include Mechanical Aptitude, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Cutting Tools, Lifting Equipment, and Read Blueprints. Preferred (not required): Familiarity With Vacuum Systems and Maintaining Lathes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical AptitudeHand ToolsPower ToolsCutting ToolsLifting EquipmentRead BlueprintsRead ManualsRead Technical DrawingsCalipersThickness GaugesTape MeasuresBasic MathComputer SkillsWorking Knowledge of Air CompressorsFamiliarity With Vacuum PumpsFamiliarity With Vacuum SystemsMaintaining CNC MillsMaintaining Lathes

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent3-5 Years as Pump MechanicIndustrial Maintenance ExperiencePlant Maintenance ExperienceExperience Driving ForkliftsExperience Driving Similar Equipment

Full job description

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. Requirements

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

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