Pump Mechanic

Position: Pump Mechanic (Multiple Openings)

Location: Chicago, IL (South Side)

Shift: Primarily 2nd Shift | 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Training on 1st Shift)

Compensation: $24 – $35/hour (Highly experienced candidates may reach $37–$38/hour)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

A highly respected industrial rotating equipment service company in Chicago is expanding its mechanical repair team and looking to add multiple Pump Mechanics due to increased demand for industrial equipment rebuild and repair services.

This organization is recognized globally for its expertise in industrial pump repair, refurbishment, and reliability services, supporting critical industries such as power generation, chemical processing, manufacturing, and energy. The company is experiencing steady growth and is expanding its shop operations to keep up with increasing demand for pump rebuilds and rotating equipment diagnostics.

This role provides the opportunity to work on large, complex industrial pump systems and rotating equipment, giving mechanics exposure to advanced repair techniques, dynamic balancing, and precision mechanical diagnostics in a highly specialized environment.

Pump Mechanic

Pump Mechanics are responsible for the disassembly, inspection, repair, and rebuilding of industrial pumps and rotating equipment in a shop environment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with equipment that operates at high RPMs and tight tolerances.

Mechanics will work with a variety of industrial pump systems and use precision tools and balancing equipment to ensure rebuilt components meet strict operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble and inspect industrial pumps and rotating equipment
• Diagnose mechanical failures and determine repair requirements
• Rebuild pumps and rotating assemblies including shafts, rotors, bearings, and seals
• Perform rotor and component balancing to ensure proper operation at high RPM
• Interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and assembly diagrams
• Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges
• Operate manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric shop tools
• Utilize overhead cranes and lifting equipment to safely move large components
• Work collaboratively with machinists and other mechanics to complete rebuilds

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience working on rotating mechanical equipment tend to transition very well into this role.

Typical backgrounds include:

• Pump mechanics
• Millwrights
• Rotating equipment technicians
• Compressor rebuild technicians
• Turbine mechanics
• Industrial maintenance mechanics

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of hands-on mechanical repair experience in an industrial or shop environment
• Experience disassembling and rebuilding rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, or motors
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and assembly diagrams
• Experience using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauges)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Comfortable using manual, pneumatic, and power tools

Highly Preferred

• Experience rebuilding industrial pumps
• Dynamic rotor balancing experience
• Millwright training or trade school education
• Experience operating forklifts or overhead cranes

Work Environment

This is a hands-on mechanical rebuild environment, where technicians work together to solve complex mechanical problems and restore large industrial pumps to operational condition. The shop is clean, well-equipped, and focused on precision workmanship and technical craftsmanship.

The team values mechanics who are:

• Mechanically curious
• Detail-oriented
• Strong problem solvers
• Reliable and team-oriented

Schedule & Overtime

The primary opening is 2nd shift, though training may begin on 1st shift.

Shift structure may include occasional rotation:

• 1–2 months on day shift
• 1–2 months on night shift

Mechanics regularly have the opportunity for 15–20 hours of overtime per week, allowing strong performers to significantly increase their earnings.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Established industrial service company with decades of industry leadership
• Opportunity to work on complex rotating equipment and pump rebuilds
• Growing operation expanding its service capacity
• Exposure to advanced mechanical diagnostics and balancing techniques
• Strong overtime availability for higher earning potential
• Clean shop environment with experienced mechanics and specialized tooling
• Stable organization supporting critical industrial infrastructure

Interview Process:

One on-site interview with the Shop Manager including a shop walkthrough and technical discussion around pump components, rotor assemblies, and measurement techniques.

If you have experience working with industrial pumps, compressors, turbines, or other rotating equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected mechanical repair organization with strong growth and long-term stability.