Industrial Pump Overhaul Specialist

Grow your craft at Hydro, Inc.

Since 1969, Hydro, Inc. has been the largest independent pump reengineering company in the global aftermarket. From our Chicago headquarters, we support critical industries with advanced engineering, repair, and reliability services. We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, free onsite parking, and an employee-focused culture where you can advance your skills.

Why this role

• You want first-shift, hands-on work rebuilding rotating machinery
• You excel at precision measurement and holding tight tolerances
• You enjoy interpreting blueprints and schematics to plan complex assemblies
• You’re confident using overhead cranes, forklifts, and a variety of tools

What you will tackle

• Full overhaul of horizontal and vertical pumps: diagnose faults, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble
• Interpret blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work steps and construct foundations for pump assembly and disassembly
• Operate manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric tools safely and efficiently
• Use micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensions and clearances
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
• Rig and move components using overhead cranes and forklifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years as a pump mechanic or similar role with large pumps/rotating equipment
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; overhead crane and forklift operation
• Ability to read measurement tools and communicate findings clearly
• Strong oral and written communication, manual dexterity, control precision
• Critical thinking and deductive reasoning; able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Tools and equipment

• Manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric tools used to operate machinery
• Micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tooling
• Fork trucks and overhead cranes

Environment and schedule

• Industrial shop with large machinery, overhead cranes, trucks, and forklifts
• Adaptable to a traditional warehouse environment
• Job Type: Full-time (in person)
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Schedule: 8-hour shift

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive pay based on skills and experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match and health savings account
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Paid time off and referral program
• Free onsite parking

Accessibility statement

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.