Pump Repair & Coating Technician

Duechting Pumps North America, LP

Duechting Pumps North America (DPNA) was founded in 2010 as a sales office and repair facility for its parent company Düchting Pumpen – a family-owned pump manufacturer for 80 years headquartered in Germany. DPNA is focused on the North American market to supply our extensive portfolio of engineered pumping solutions for the Mining, Power Generation, Sea Water Desalination, Fertilizer, and Chemical industries. Our centrifugal pump technology and proprietary SIConit® coating material is designed for highly corrosive and abrasive applications and the harshest fluid environments.

Our Ideal Candidate

This is a unique position for a person to rebuild centrifugal pumps and use a proprietary SIConit® coating technology to repair various fluid handling components such as impellers, pump casings, agitator blades, and pipes spools. The ideal candidate is someone who is mechanically inclined, thinks outside of the box, and is competent in both technical knowledge and artisanal ability to facilitate coatings.

Key Activities And Responsibilities

• Visually inspect, photograph, and document pump and part upon arrival
• Use pump cross sectional drawings to disassemble, inspect, and assemble centrifugal pumps with OEM parts
• Use measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc…) to understand the difference between physical part dimensions and OEM drawing dimensions to create a refurbishment plan
• Use hand and power tools to create non-standard models and fixtures out of wood, plastic, wax, and metal materials to facilitate the application of SIConit® coating material
• Apply SIConit® coating material by hand with focus on fine details and quality surface finish to restore part to original dimensions
  
  

Skills, Education, And Experience

• High School, GED, or equivalent preferred
• Technical certifications (welding, CAD, etc.) helpful but not required
• Machinist or woodworking experience preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or repair of rotating equipment preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform diagnostic trouble shooting, measurement, data collection, repair, and re-assembly of pumps and comments
• Critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills
• Oral and written skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, shop staff, supervisors and managers
• Valid drivers license and ability to operate forklifts
• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check
  
  

Benefits Package

• Hourly Rate $20-$27 hour
• 401(K) with company match
• Health Insurance (95% covered by company)
• Vacation (up to 6 weeks per year)
• Sick Time (5 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (including December 24th thru January 1st)
• Dental & Vision
  
  

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