Join a mission to elevate pump reliability worldwide
At Hydro, Inc.—headquartered in Chicago’s West Loop—we’ve spent decades helping customers solve the root causes of pump degradation. As the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder, we blend engineering analysis, meticulous repair, and fast field response to keep critical operations running.
Your impact
As the principal hands-on lead, you’ll guide a small team of mechanics while owning the scoping, execution, and quality of complex pump repairs. You’ll transform incoming jobs into clear plans, mentor the craft, and ensure every unit leaves the shop ready for reliable service.
Key responsibilities
- Meet with the shop superintendent to set priorities; cascade the plan to the floor.
- Guarantee traveler requisitions are followed for every custom pump job.
- Assign tasks aligned to customer delivery dates and production capacity.
- Execute and direct in-shop and on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly.
- Coach, train, and mentor mechanics in assembly/disassembly methods and best practices.
- Collaborate with management to develop solution-driven scopes/proposals that showcase value and support revenue and profitability.
- Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
- Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed at each step.
- Report progress and risks in production/sales meetings.
- Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to guide accurate repair and reassembly.
- Notify the shop superintendent when work is complete and ready to ship.
- Perform routine safety observations and inspections; uphold shop cleanliness and safety.
- Act as the shop superintendent during their absence.
What you’ll bring
- 5+ years of pump-industry experience.
- Ability to work independently on service/maintenance activities—precise measurements, thorough documentation, and consistent use of standards for quality artisanship.
- Rebuild experience with at least two of: Multi-Stage BB4 and BB5, BB1, BB2, BB3.
- Field Service background is a plus.
- Experience in steel or power industry environments.
- Familiarity with ANSI/Hydraulic Institute and/or API codes and how to apply them.
- Strong interpersonal and customer-facing communication skills.
- Analytical mindset to troubleshoot systemic issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; ability to use web-based service literature and programs.
Work setting & schedule
Be prepared for overtime, weekend, and holiday work to meet customer requirements. You’ll also ensure the building is secured at the end of each evening.
Pay
$35.00 – $45.00 per hour, plus a 5% shift differential.