Job Description

Industrial Pump Overhaul Mechanic, Precision Inspection

What if your craftsmanship could help entire facilities run safer and longer? At Hydro, Inc.—a Chicago‑headquartered leader in independent pump reengineering since 1969—you’ll transform worn rotating equipment into reliable workhorses. Bring your mastery to a first‑shift, in‑person role where accuracy, safety, and teamwork define the day.

Your impact

You’ll take on complete lifecycle work: break down large horizontal and vertical pumps, pinpoint issues, repair components, and reassemble to exacting standards. You’ll navigate schematics and blueprints to plan the job and construct foundations for both assembly and disassembly. Along the way, you’ll handle heavy moves via overhead cranes/forklifts and verify every dimension with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other M&TE—because precision matters.

Core responsibilities

• Diagnose, disassemble, repair, and rebuild large pumps across multiple types/designs.
• Interpret schematics/blueprints; determine procedures and construct assembly/disassembly foundations.
• Operate manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric tools.
• Use M&TE to inspect parts and confirm tolerances.
• Work to strict accuracy standards in a clean, safety‑minded shop.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to position components.

What sets you up for success

• 7+ years as a pump mechanic or in rotating equipment overhaul.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency with hand/power tools; overhead crane and forklift experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend inspection tools; meticulous record‑keeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Manual dexterity and control precision; critical thinking and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Schedule, pay, and benefits

• Full-time, in person; first shift
• 8-hour shift; 40 hours/week
• $25.00–$32.00 per hour based on skills and experience; second-shift premium available when applicable
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, HSA, Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Paid time off, Referral program
• Free onsite parking

Work environment

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.

Accessibility & physical demands

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.

Grow with Hydro

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a people‑first culture where you can develop professionally while doing work that matters to our customers and the industries they serve.

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