Pump Overhaul and Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionYour Next Chapter at Hydro, Inc.

Imagine starting your day on first shift in our Aston, PA shop, where industrial pumps from across the region come in for expert care. At Hydro, Inc.—headquartered in Chicago and recognized since 1969 as the world’s largest independent pump reengineering aftermarket company—you’ll help return critical rotating equipment to peak performance.

Role Type: Full-time (in person) | Shift: First

We provide competitive pay, great benefits, and real opportunities to grow your craft.

What a Day Looks Like

• Receive a horizontal or vertical pump, review schematics, and plan your approach.
• Use an overhead crane to position components safely, then methodically disassemble.
• Measure critical dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges to assess wear.
• Repair or replace components, then reassemble with precision using manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric tools.
• Verify against standards—working within tight tolerances and accuracy benchmarks.

How You’ll Succeed

• You interpret blueprints and schematic drawings and can construct foundations/jigs for assembly and disassembly.
• You’re proficient with wrenches, impact guns, and a broad set of power/hand tools.
• You operate forklifts and overhead cranes confidently and safely.
• You communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• You bring manual dexterity, control precision, and strong deductive reasoning.
• You can lift up to 50 lbs and stay focused in a busy industrial shop.

Your Background

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years as a pump mechanic or closely related experience rebuilding large pumps and rotating equipment—from teardown and inspection to reassembly.

Tools, Tech, and Equipment You’ll Touch

• Manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric tools for shop work.
• Micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tooling (M&TE).
• Fork trucks and overhead cranes.
• Liquid Fill Pumps and Equipment.

Where You’ll Work

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.

Accessibility Notice

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.

Why Hydro?

Since 1969, our global team has delivered engineering expertise, pump repair, and support services. Join us for meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to advance.

Preferred Strengths

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills