What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pump Technician position at Krum Pump?
Overview:
Krum Pump & Equipment Company is seeking a Pump Technician to be responsible for building, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of industrial pumps and ancillary equipment such as electric motors and mechanical seals. The Pump Technician will be part of a small but growing team that is passionate about the products, service, and responsiveness we provide to SW Michigan industries and businesses. This position supports customers by ensuring pumps are built reliably and efficiently to OEM specifications with a high degree of quality and strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Gather parts from inventory and build pump assemblies according to Sales Order requirements and OEM specifications
- Read and interpret OEM assembly drawings, repair procedures, and technical specifications to correctly inspect and assemble pump components
- Inspect, measure, and troubleshoot pump and motor assemblies to ensure successful assembly according to manufacturer specifications
- Safely disassemble pumps and inspect components such as bearings, seals, shafts, sleeves, wear rings, etc. for wear, damage, and dimensional compliance
- Support Shipping and Receiving as necessary to ensure timely and efficient flow of goods into and out of the facility
- Maintain working areas (bench, lathe room, warehouse floors and racking system, etc)
- Support building maintenance as needed. Including but not limited to: lawncare, snow removal, scrap returns, truck maintenance
- Occasionally transport pump assemblies and parts to Customer sites or sister plant
Experience and Skills:
- Demonstrated experience working in a repair shop or manufacturing facility
- Knowledge and experience working with industrial pumps or rotating equipment strongly preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals and schematics
- Strong communication skills with ability to articulate technical updates to office employees and directly to Customers
- Strong team mentality and willingness to work with others to accomplish goals
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills
- Strong attention to detail with a passion for safety and quality
- Able to safely operate a forklift
- Able to safely operate overhead cranes
- Able to safely operate a manual lathe
- Welding and machining experience desirable
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Hands-on experience with assembly, repair, or maintenance of mechanical products or machinery
- Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and technical specifications
- Basic computer skillsValid d
- Driver's license and acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements:
- Able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Able to lift over 50 pounds with assistance of mechanical lifting devices
- Ability to work in shop and field environments (walking, standing, kneeling, bending)
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, hard hats, and respiratory protection when required
Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $34