Centrifugal Pump Service Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

What if your craftsmanship powered industries worldwide?

Imagine joining Hydro, Inc.—a Chicago-based, global force in pump reengineering since 1969—where your precision work on rotating equipment helps customers keep critical operations running. If you thrive on methodical teardown, exact measurements, and flawless reassembly, our 2nd shift team is ready for you.

The Challenge

Picture a large vertical pump arriving at the shop. You orchestrate a controlled teardown, chart measurements with micrometers and calipers, scrutinize clearances, and rebuild to specification—leveraging overhead cranes and fork trucks to handle weight safely. Next, a horizontal unit demands your blueprint-reading expertise to set fixtures, reassemble, and verify tolerances. Repeat with unwavering accuracy.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Diagnose, strip down, repair, and reassemble horizontal and vertical pumps
• Translate blueprints/schematics into step-by-step work procedures and foundations/fixtures
• Operate manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric tools with confidence
• Use M&TE (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to inspect components to spec
• Meet precise tolerances and uphold quality standards
• Rig and move heavy components via overhead cranes and forklifts

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of pump mechanic or equivalent rotating equipment rebuild experience
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and impact guns
• Overhead crane and forklift operation skills
• Comfort with inspection tools and documentation
• Clear communication (written and oral)
• Manual dexterity, control precision, critical thinking, deductive reasoning
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Environment You’ll Work In

The environmental characteristic for this position is an industrial setting with large machinery, overhead cranes, trucks and forklifts. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment.

Physical Demands & Accommodation

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.

Tools of the Trade

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

Compensation, Schedule, and Perks

• Job Type: Full-time (in person)
• Schedule: 8 hour shift; expected 40 hours per week
• Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour, plus second shift premium
• Benefits: 401(k) matching; health, dental, vision; HSA; life insurance; paid time off; referral program
• Free onsite parking; clean shop; employee-focused culture; growth opportunities

Location & Application

• Work Location: In person
• Ability to Commute: Chicago, IL 60607 (Required)
• People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply