Entry Level Pump Mechanic Jobs
New grad pump mechanic jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or vocational training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Herc Rentals, Xylem, and Sulzer hiring at this level now.
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For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.
Specialties:
As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:
- Process Control & Safety Systems
- Control Valves & Regulators
- Isolation Valves & Actuation
- Oil & Gas Automation
- Reliability Solutions & Services
- Pressure Management
- Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
- Instrumentation
- Maintenance & Repair Services
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive incoming equipment, verify model, serial number, customer tag and nameplate data; take as-received photographs.
- Disassemble pumps, gearboxes and related equipment per OEM procedures; tag and bag all parts and photograph each step.
- Clean and inspect all components; measure fits, clearances, runout and wear with micrometers, bore gauges and dial indicators and record results against OEM tolerances.
- Complete the teardown inspection checklist for each job and identify every part that must be replaced or repaired.
- Report defective materials, out-of-tolerance parts or questionable conditions to the Rotating Equipment Operations leader immediately.
- Identify required parts against the OEM bill of materials and parts books; provide a complete parts list (gaskets, O-rings, bolting, NPT plugs, pins, bearings, seals and any worn components) for the work scope and pricing.
- Estimate repair hours by task (disassembly, cleaning, inspection, machining, assembly, testing, painting) to support quotes.
- Check parts received against the parts list and job before assembly.
- Repair and rebuild centrifugal, pitot tube, progressing cavity, internal gear, ANSI process, reciprocating, h-pump, between-bearing pumps, gearboxes and related rotating equipment.
- Install mechanical seals (cartridge and component), bearings, couplings and wear parts; set shims and end play and torque fasteners per OEM specification.
- Replace all gaskets, O-rings, bolting, NPT plugs, pins and bearings on every rebuild – no exceptions.
- Position, fit and align pumps, drivers and skid assemblies; perform shaft and coupling alignment.
- Perform seal air tests, hydrostatic and run tests; collect vibration data with basic analysis; record bearing temperatures and test results on the quality check sheets.
- Verify the repair meets OEM and customer specifications before the equipment is painted and released.
- Provide photographs, inspection measurements and repair notes for the work scope and the final job book.
- Record job time and production data; tag and label repaired equipment, prep for paint, palletize and prepare for shipping.
- Support field service jobs at customer sites: removal and installation, seal changes, alignments, lubrication, inspections and routine checks on pumps, compressors and their drives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Knowledge:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience/Skills:
- A minimum of two years experience in the inspection, repair and assembly of pumps and/or related rotating equipment.
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to read and interpret OEM repair manuals, parts books, bills of materials, assembly drawings and customer specifications.
- Accurate use of precision measuring tools and the discipline to record every measurement.
- Basic computer skills: photographs, inspection checklists, email and job records.
- Works independently with minimal supervision and as a team member; communicates clearly with the shop lead, sales and management; reliable attendance and attention to detail.
- Manual machining and welding skills are highly desirable.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Company Description:
For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.
Specialties:
As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:
- Process Control & Safety Systems
- Control Valves & Regulators
- Isolation Valves & Actuation
- Oil & Gas Automation
- Reliability Solutions & Services
- Pressure Management
- Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
- Instrumentation
- Maintenance & Repair Services
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive incoming equipment, verify model, serial number, customer tag and nameplate data; take as-received photographs.
- Disassemble pumps, gearboxes and related equipment per OEM procedures; tag and bag all parts and photograph each step.
- Clean and inspect all components; measure fits, clearances, runout and wear with micrometers, bore gauges and dial indicators and record results against OEM tolerances.
- Complete the teardown inspection checklist for each job and identify every part that must be replaced or repaired.
- Report defective materials, out-of-tolerance parts or questionable conditions to the Rotating Equipment Operations leader immediately.
- Identify required parts against the OEM bill of materials and parts books; provide a complete parts list (gaskets, O-rings, bolting, NPT plugs, pins, bearings, seals and any worn components) for the work scope and pricing.
- Estimate repair hours by task (disassembly, cleaning, inspection, machining, assembly, testing, painting) to support quotes.
- Check parts received against the parts list and job before assembly.
- Repair and rebuild centrifugal, pitot tube, progressing cavity, internal gear, ANSI process, reciprocating, h-pump, between-bearing pumps, gearboxes and related rotating equipment.
- Install mechanical seals (cartridge and component), bearings, couplings and wear parts; set shims and end play and torque fasteners per OEM specification.
- Replace all gaskets, O-rings, bolting, NPT plugs, pins and bearings on every rebuild – no exceptions.
- Position, fit and align pumps, drivers and skid assemblies; perform shaft and coupling alignment.
- Perform seal air tests, hydrostatic and run tests; collect vibration data with basic analysis; record bearing temperatures and test results on the quality check sheets.
- Verify the repair meets OEM and customer specifications before the equipment is painted and released.
- Provide photographs, inspection measurements and repair notes for the work scope and the final job book.
- Record job time and production data; tag and label repaired equipment, prep for paint, palletize and prepare for shipping.
- Support field service jobs at customer sites: removal and installation, seal changes, alignments, lubrication, inspections and routine checks on pumps, compressors and their drives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Knowledge:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience/Skills:
- A minimum of two years experience in the inspection, repair and assembly of pumps and/or related rotating equipment.
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to read and interpret OEM repair manuals, parts books, bills of materials, assembly drawings and customer specifications.
- Accurate use of precision measuring tools and the discipline to record every measurement.
- Basic computer skills: photographs, inspection checklists, email and job records.
- Works independently with minimal supervision and as a team member; communicates clearly with the shop lead, sales and management; reliable attendance and attention to detail.
- Manual machining and welding skills are highly desirable.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Entry Level Pump Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pump mechanic job?
Employers hiring entry level pump mechanics typically look for vocational training, a technical certificate, or hands-on coursework in fluid systems, pipefitting, or industrial maintenance. Internship experience, apprenticeship hours, or a portfolio of service work gives candidates a clear edge at this stage. Applying directly to openings that list zero to two years as the requirement is the most direct path in.
Which companies hire entry level pump mechanics?
Companies hiring entry level pump mechanics right now include Herc Rentals, Xylem, and Sulzer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from industrial manufacturers, water utilities, and energy infrastructure firms that build their technician pipeline through entry level and junior roles.
Are there remote entry level pump mechanic jobs?
Yes, though most pump mechanic work is hands-on and on-site. About 0% of entry level pump mechanic openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be roles with a support, coordination, or technical documentation component rather than direct equipment service.
Are these new grad pump mechanic jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pump mechanic roles. A posting is new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or apprenticeship hours in place of full-time history, or states that vocational training and a willingness to learn meet the requirement.
Which industries hire the most entry level pump mechanics?
Entry Level pump mechanic roles concentrate in Manufacturing and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous equipment maintenance and regularly build their technician workforce through junior and new grad positions.