Rotating Equipment Rebuild Mechanic (Pumps & Turbomachinery)

Hydro • Chicago, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Rotating Equipment Rebuild Mechanic (Pumps & Turbomachinery) Join Hydro Inc., the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder. Headquartered in Chicago and supporting industry since 1969, we partner with customers worldwide to elevate the performance and reliability of their pumping systems through root-cause evaluation, unbiased engineering analysis, quality workmanship, and responsive field service. This role is based at our Aftermarket Pump Repair Shop in Chicago’s West Loop. You’ll be part of a hands-on team that restores critical rotating equipment to peak performance. A day in the shop Tear down, inspect, diagnose, and rebuild a wide range of pumps, compressors, and small turbines. Head into the field as needed to assess issues on-site and make timely repairs. Operate equipment including steam cleaner, sandblaster, bead blaster, cranes/hoists/come‑along, forklift, pullers/presses/rams, ovens/heaters, and impact tools. Perform maintenance welding. Step up as the lead in the supervisor’s absence and keep work moving safely and efficiently. Build strong working relationships across the team and with adjacent departments. What you’ll use Grinders, heating torches, burning torch Drill press, radial drill, balance machine Precision measuring tools for close-tolerance work Die grinders for hand-fitting and rotor assembly How you work Follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturer service specifications. Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years as a pump mechanic with shop repair experience, including assembly/disassembly of pumps, valves, and rotating equipment.
• Skilled in acetylene and electric arc welding.
• Proficient with power and hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in pump repair and maintenance.
• Millwright mechanic background or formal training from an accredited technical college/trade school, or an equivalent multiyear apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of working with electric motors.
• High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman certification or US military experience desired.
• Two years’ experience in machining and tooling in a machine shop environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Tear down, inspect, diagnose, and rebuild a wide range of pumps, compressors, and small turbines.
• Head into the field as needed to assess issues on-site and make timely repairs.
• Operate equipment including steam cleaner, sandblaster, bead blaster, cranes/hoists/come‑along, forklift, pullers/presses/rams, ovens/heaters, and impact tools.
• Perform maintenance welding.
• Step up as the lead in the supervisor’s absence and keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Build strong working relationships across the team and with adjacent departments.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturer service specifications.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees