A.W. Chesterton Company

Pump Mechanic Team Lead

Location US-TX-Houston
Posted Date 2 days ago(3/9/2026 3:12 PM)
Job ID
2026-4391
Shift
1st Shift

Overview

Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. 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. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!

 

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:

Assist the Service Center Supervisor in coordinating the activities of team members in the pump repair process, as well as performing high-level and complex machining work. Utilize experience and knowledge of equipment, procedures and product specifications. Trains new employees and ensure quality of products. Inspects work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to requirements. Will record data for SPC, either manually or electronically. Works as part of a team, and supports quality and production goals. Cross checks other pump mechanics.

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:

  • Assist supervisor with supporting safety requirements amongst employees and in the department including wearing appropriate PPE and following all safety procedures.
  • Build positive working relationships with co-workers to achieve productivity. Lead the team by example and maintain high personal standards of job performance.
  • Recognize pump repair issues and use expertise and knowledge to reach effective solutions.
  • Ability to fill out and complete each work packet with Initial and Final Inspection documentation.
  • Must be able to perform Final Q.C Inspections on all components, Final Assembly, Air Testing and Pre-Shipment Inspections.
  • Be able to Interprets and understands Prints, Mechanical Seal Drawings, OEM Manuals, etc.
  • Utilize precision measuring instruments such as: Micrometers, Dial Indicators, and Dial Bore Gauge to take accurate measurement within .0005”.
  • Serve as an escalation point for pump repair issues, and use expertise and knowledge to guide co- workers to effective solutions
  • 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.
  • Understands and adheres to 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 complex set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types.
  • Directs the activities of others. Provides training to various non-exempt manufacturing employees.
  • Acts on behalf of the supervisor in his/her absence.
  • Checks own work with Inspection tools, gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc., and has work cross- checked by a Quality Control Inspector.
  • Works independently. No instructions required for routine work.
  • Performs routine maintenance on equipment.

 

Experience you need coming into this job:

  • Minimum of 8+ years related experience with machine tools in a Manufacturing/Machine Shop.
  • Must have in-depth understanding of API and other industry standards used in repairs of rotating equipment and pumps.
  • 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 noise.
  • Ability to train other pump mechanics as required.
  • Ability to provide guidance and direction to others, and to lead team members to solution

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear and reach with hands and arms. May require: repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping, squeezing and handling objects, tools or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to crouch, kneel or bend and reach above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the job the employee works near moving mechanical parts. Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature in the work environment.

 

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

 

Targeted pay range: $43.00 - 46.00$/hr. depending on experience

 

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($43.00 - $46.00 /hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

 

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

 

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

 

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

 

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

 

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

 

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