Rotating Equipment Rebuild Team Lead (Centrifugal Pumps)

Job Description

Job Description

Rotating Equipment Rebuild Team Lead (Centrifugal Pumps)

Compensation: $35.00–$45.00 per hour, plus a 5% shift differential

A day in the life

When the shop doors roll open, you’ve already met with the shop superintendent to review priorities. You translate those objectives into clear assignments for your crew, match tasks to due dates, and verify each custom job’s traveler and requisitions are in order. Before noon, you’re on the floor leading a complex teardown—documenting findings, measuring to spec, and preparing a solution-based work scope. In the afternoon, you’re mentoring newer mechanics through reassembly techniques, confirming QA/QC steps are followed, and updating management during a quick production/sales huddle on job status. You wrap the day by ensuring pumps are ready to ship, logging safety observations, and making sure the building is secured for the evening.

About Hydro, Inc.

Hydro, Inc. is a global industrial pump reengineering company—headquartered in Chicago’s West Loop—recognized as the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder. Since 1969, we have partnered with customers worldwide to improve the performance and reliability of pumping systems through root-cause evaluation, unbiased engineering analysis, quality workmanship, and responsive field service.

What you’ll do

• Meet with the shop superintendent for workflow direction and communicate the plan to the shop floor.
• Ensure traveler documents/requisitions are accurately followed for each custom pump job.
• Assign tasks to mechanics based on customer due dates and job priorities.
• Perform hands-on shop and on-site work: disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of pumps.
• Oversee, train, and mentor mechanics in pump assembly and disassembly.
• Assist management in developing solution-based work scopes and proposals that demonstrate value to customers and support revenue and profit objectives.
• Provide technical support to customers and to internal teams.
• Help ensure all QA/QC procedures are followed.
• Participate in production/sales meetings to brief management on floor status.
• Read and interpret blueprints for assembly, repair, and reassembly.
• Notify the shop superintendent when jobs are complete and ready to ship.
• Perform routine safety observations and inspections.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and promote a strong safety culture.
• Serve as acting shop superintendent during their absence.

What you’ll bring

• At least 5 years of experience in the pump industry.
• Ability to independently perform pump service/maintenance, take precise measurements, complete documentation, and reference standards to ensure high-quality craftsmanship.
• Hands-on repair experience with at least two of the following: Multi-Stage BB4 and BB5, BB1, BB2, BB3 pumps.
• Field service experience is a plus.
• Experience in steel or power industry environments.
• Familiarity with ANSI/Hydraulic Institute and/or API standards and their application.
• Strong interpersonal skills for daily interaction with customers and colleagues.
• Analytical troubleshooting skills to diagnose systemic issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; ability to navigate web-based service literature and programs.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to meet customer needs.
• Ensure the building is secured each evening.