Rotating Equipment Rebuild Mechanic

About Hydro, Inc.

Hydro, Inc. is a global leader in industrial pump reengineering headquartered in Chicago. Since 1969, we have supported customers worldwide with engineering expertise, pump repair, and aftermarket services.

A Day in the Life

You arrive for the 2nd shift and review the day’s work orders: a vertical turbine pump to tear down, a horizontal unit awaiting final fit-up, and precision checks to confirm before reassembly. You rig components with the overhead crane, capture measurements with M&TE (micrometers, calipers, etc..), and interpret blueprints to verify tolerances. Your craftsmanship restores critical rotating equipment to peak performance.

What You Will Do

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble large pumps of various types (horizontal and vertical).
• Diagnose mechanical issues and rebuild components to precise standards of accuracy.
• Interpret blueprints and schematic drawings; set up/construct foundations and fixtures for assembly and disassembly.
• Operate manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric tools with confidence and care.
• Use M&TE including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools to document findings.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts to handle large assemblies.

Skills That Make You Successful

• Proficiency with hand and power tools (wrenches, impact guns, etc.).
• Overhead crane and forklift operation experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend inspection tooling and measurement results.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Manual dexterity, control precision, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years as a pump mechanic or similar role focused on disassembly, inspection, and assembly of large pumps and rotating equipment.

Tools & Technology

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

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.

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.

Compensation, Schedule & Location

• Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour (includes a premium for 2nd shift; based on skills and experience).
• Expected hours: 40 per week.
• Schedule: 8 hour shift.
• Job Type: Full-time (in person); Work Location: In person.
• Ability to Commute: Chicago, IL 60607 (Required).
• Ability to Relocate: Chicago, IL 60607 — Relocate before starting work (Required).

Benefits & Culture

Hydro offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and an employee-focused culture in a clean shop with free onsite parking.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply