What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pump Technician position at National Pump Company?
Enjoy hands-on work and take pride in building quality products? Join National Pump Company as a Pump Technician and put your mechanical skills to work assembling pump components and equipment. You’ll work alongside our production team to help deliver products that meet quality standards and customer requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Assemble pump components, equipment, and related assemblies according to production drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and assembly equipment safely and accurately.
- Read and follow blueprints, assembly instructions, production orders, and routing documents.
- Inspect components and completed assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
- Move, stage, and position materials and components to support production schedules.
- Communicate material shortages, quality concerns, equipment issues, and production delays.
- Complete production records and assist with packaging, labeling, and shipping preparation as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
What You’ll Bring
- Mechanical aptitude, basic problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively with others.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and dependable teamwork in a busy manufacturing environment.
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Experience in assembly, manufacturing, production, fabrication, or pump assembly is preferred.
- Experience reading blueprints and using measuring devices, gauges, or torque tools is helpful.
- Forklift or other material handling equipment experience is a plus.
Work Environment
This position works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures. Duties involve extended periods of standing and walking; bending, reaching, and handling components; and regularly lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Bring your mechanical ability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality to National Pump Company. Apply today to join our team as a Pump Technician.
About Us
National Pump Company, a member of the Gorman-Rupp family of companies, manufactures vertical turbine, submersible, and booster pumps serving agricultural, municipal, petroleum, and industrial markets. Since 1969, we have supported our customers with quality pumping solutions and a commitment to collaboration and innovation. Our employees play an essential role in building the products that keep water and other critical resources moving.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with a company match
- Additional company retirement contributions
- Profit-sharing program
- Employee stock purchase program with a company match
- Paid vacation and time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Christmas Savings Program with company contributions