Pump Technician

The Pump Technician is responsible for high-quality repair of cryogenic pumps. The position performs disassembly, analysis, troubleshooting, and rebuilding of customer pumps. The Pump Technician must be highly productive and produce quality repairs on time and within budget to achieve complete customer satisfaction.

This position is located at our Irvine, CA service center.

Salary range:  $22.24 - $29.29 per hour

• Read, interpret and work from drawings
• Disassemble, analyze, and rebuild cryogenic pumps, accessories, and motors to optimize performance

• Operate drill press, hydraulic press, bench grinder, pipe threading machine, pipe bender, cutting torch, band saw, and other shop equipment

• Analyze condition of parts for causes of damage by operation in the field in order to communicate with customers and improve reliability
• Perform assembly of cryogenic pump components
• Fit, align, and adjust all components, including bearings and seals, and units to close tolerances and
• Document all clearances on assembly clearance data sheet for review and approval of engineering
• Check work to ensure conformance to specifications, instructions, and customer requirements on all drawings and work instructions per standard operating procedures
• Perform troubleshooting as needed
• Rework parts when necessary
• Contribute input to failure analysis when requested
• Maintain tools, equipment. and work area in accordance with 5S principles
• Follow all quality, engineering, sales, and safety procedures
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance to meet production schedules.
• Provide technical guidance to customers
• Communicate with customers regarding service evaluations and coordination of service-related issues
• Meet customer and company production schedules at a rate of 80% on time or better

• Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA standards and regulations and
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures

• Promote Customer Focus throughout the company

• Support QMS requirements in areas of responsibility for conformance with international requirements and state and federal regulations

• Other tasks as assigned.

• Ability to read prints and schematics
• Analytical skills for cryogenic pumps
• Balancing skills related to cryogenic pump repair
• Ability to operate a laser alignment machine
• Thorough understanding of precision measuring instruments
• Detailed dimensional inspections of used components
• Knowledge of basic AC/DC circuitry
• Understanding of materials of construction
• Understanding of various system components (regulators, valves, solenoids, pressure relief devices, etc.)
• Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to use smartphones, tablets, and handheld data entry devices
• Team player
• Communication skills – verbal, listening, interaction

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience in shop environment
• Installation, maintenance, repair of mechanical and electrical systems experience preferred
• Machining experience preferred
• Welder certifications preferred
• Cryogenic experience preferred
• Drivers’ license preferred

The competencies listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job may be accepted.

• Stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, type, and write.
• Reach with hands and arms, bend, stand on a stool or climb, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Use standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers, copiers, etc.
• Lift files and open desk drawers and filing cabinets.
• Lift 50-100 pounds.
• Work in shop environment, primarily at the Customer Center, however, may go to customer sites.
• Extended hours may be needed as the workload dictates.

• Complete safety training requirements.
• Participate in other training as directed by the company or manager.
• Wear Nikkiso approved PPE as needed.
• Report safety issues promptly.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.