Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Electric Motors & Pumps

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time, Temp to Hire / 7AM to 3:30PM Monday - Friday

 

Company Overview

Join our Motor Services team rebuilding industrial electric motors, pumps, and rotating equipment. If you enjoy diagnosing mechanical failures, tearing equipment down, rebuilding equipment correctly, and seeing the finished product back in service, this is the job for you. We welcome applicants from industrial maintenance, diesel, heavy equipment, millwright, pump repair, automotive, manufacturing maintenance, and other mechanical backgrounds. Strong mechanical aptitude is valued, and training is available for candidates looking to expand their skills in industrial motor repair.

 

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanic / Rotating Equipment Technician to join our Motor Services team. This position is responsible for the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of electric motors and rotating equipment removed from industrial machinery such as pumps, generators, conveyors, gearboxes, and other heavy equipment.

The majority of the work involves servicing pump motors and industrial electric motors in a shop environment. Candidates should be mechanically inclined, comfortable working with large components, and able to safely use lifting equipment, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Disassemble and inspect electric motors, pump motors, generators, and rotating equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and identify worn or damaged components.
• Clean, repair, rebuild, and reassemble motors and related equipment.
• Remove and replace bearings, seals, shafts, couplings, and other mechanical components.
• Assist with motor testing, troubleshooting, and quality inspections.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and shop equipment safely.
• Read and interpret work orders, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Perform alignment, balancing, and precision measurements as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving large equipment within the shop.

Qualifications (Required)

• 2+ years of mechanical experience in industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, electric motors, pumps, automotive, diesel, or related trades.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work around heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and repair procedures.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience rebuilding electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, or generators.
• Industrial maintenance or rotating equipment experience.
• Bearing installation and alignment experience.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Welding or fabrication experience.
• Technical school or trade school training.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and work with tools throughout the shift.
• Work around large industrial equipment and rotating machinery.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in a shop environment.

 

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys tearing equipment down, figuring out what failed, rebuilding it correctly, and taking pride in quality workmanship. Ideal candidates may come from industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, pump repair, diesel mechanics, millwright work, motor shops, or similar mechanical backgrounds.

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BBSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\r\nCalifornia Applicants: To see how we protect your data, visit our website at