Pump Mechanic

Overview

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground‑breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting‑edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world‑class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote‑from‑within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market‑drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business.

Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long‑term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

The Entry‑Level Pump Mechanic assists in the repair and maintenance of rotating equipment and pumps. This role supports the Pump Mechanic Team and works closely with other team members to learn the pump repair process.

Job Model: On‑Site

On‑Site positions will require employees to work on‑site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Support and adhere to all safety requirements in the department including wearing appropriate PPE and following all safety procedures.
• Build positive working relationships with co‑workers to achieve productivity. Be part of the team by maintaining high personal standards of job performance.
• The ability to recognize and elevate pump repair issues.
• Performs work from operation and planning packages, which include process sheets, tooling lists, and blueprints.
• Understands and can interpret engineering and shop drawings and customer requirements.
• Inspects work and performs Quality checks.
• Understand and support Chesterton Quality Policies.
• Maintains safe and clean work area on a daily basis. Keeps informed of and follows pump shop safety policies and procedures.
• Work involves basic set‑ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types.
• Takes direction from the Pump Mechanic Team Lead.
• Acts as a team member at all times.
• Checks own work with inspection tools, gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc., and has work cross‑checked by a Quality Control Inspector.
• Works under direct supervision with assigned tasks.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• Minimum of 0 – 2 years related experience with machine tools in a Manufacturing/Machine Shop.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Requires solid math skills.
• Ability to work in a Pump Shop environment.
• Requires lifting parts, tools, and fixtures weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to read and comprehend engineering and shop drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to function as part of a team. Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Exercises independent judgment in work with pump components.
• Ability to work in a moderately uncomfortable environment; i.e., extreme heat, and…