Lead Rotating Equipment Rebuild Specialist; Pumps

Position: Lead Rotating Equipment Rebuild Specialist (Pumps)
About Hydro Hydro, Inc. is a global leader in industrial pump reengineering and the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder. From our corporate headquarters in Chicago’s West Loop, we’ve partnered with customers since 1969 to elevate performance and reliability through unbiased engineering analysis, precision repair, and responsive field service.

Compensation Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $45.00

Shift Differential:
Additional 5%
A Day in This Role You begin the shift aligning priorities with the shop superintendent, then translate the plan to the floor—assigning work by customer due dates and ensuring traveler requisitions are followed for every custom job. You jump in hands-on to disassemble, inspect, document, clean, and reassemble pumps—sometimes at the customer site—while mentoring a small crew of mechanics on best practices.

You read and apply blueprints, verify QA/QC steps, and keep leadership current in production/sales meetings on job status. As work wraps up, you confirm assemblies meet spec, notify the superintendent that units are ready to ship, and make sure the shop is safe, clean, and secured for the evening.

What You’ll Do Coordinate daily workflow with the shop superintendent and communicate priorities to the floor.

Ensure traveler requisitions are followed for each customized pump repair.

Assign tasks to mechanics aligned to customer delivery dates.

Perform shop and on-site pump disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly.

Lead, train, and mentor a small team in assembly/disassembly techniques.

Partner with management to craft solution-based scopes/proposals that demonstrate value and support revenue and margin goals.

Provide technical guidance to customers and internal teams.

Verify adherence to QA/QC procedures.

Participate in production/sales meetings to report floor status.

Interpret blueprints and technical drawings for repair and reassembly.

Advise the shop superintendent when jobs are complete and ready to ship.

Conduct routine safety observations and inspections; maintain a clean, safe shop.

Serve as acting shop superintendent when needed.

Qualifications5+ years of experience in the pump industry.

Proven capability to work independently on service/maintenance activities, including accurate measurement, documentation, and use of applicable standards for quality workmanship.

Hands-on repair experience with at least two pump types:
Multi-Stage BB4 and BB5, BB1, BB2, BB3.Field Service experience is a plus.

Background in steel or power industry environments.

Familiarity with ANSI/Hydraulic Institute and/or API codes and their applications.

Strong interpersonal skills for customer and team interactions.

Analytical troubleshooting skills to diagnose systemic issues.

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook; able to navigate web-based service literature and programs.

Work Environment Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to meet customer needs. Ensure the building is secure each evening.