Pump Shop Mechanic — Hydraulic Pump, Motor & Cylinder Repair

💰  Competitive Pay — Based on Experience    |  📍  Haltom City, TX    |  Full-Time

🏢  TLR Hydraulics, an MCE Company    |  Must supply own hand tools

At TLR Hydraulics, when hydraulics go down, customers call us. Our Haltom City shop is our dedicated Pump and High Power facility, and our mechanics are the reason customers in the DFW area, across Texas, and beyond trust us to get their equipment back in service fast. As a Pump Shop Mechanic, you will inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, assemble, and test hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and related components, following manufacturer specifications and shop procedures to deliver quality repairs every time. TLR is part of Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) as of 2026, giving our team the backing of a top-50 national industrial distributor while keeping the hands-on, customer-first culture that has built our reputation since day one.

If you are mechanically skilled, detail-oriented, and take pride in quality work, we want you on our team.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience. We take care of our team with a full benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement — we invest in your development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.

What You'll Do

Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair

• Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, assemble, and test hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and related hydraulic components.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and shop procedures to ensure every repair meets quality standards.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments accurately throughout the repair process.
• Operate a forklift to safely move equipment and components within the shop.

Quality and Safety

• Maintain strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship on every job.
• Demonstrate patience and thoroughness, especially on complex or high-pressure hydraulic components.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment in compliance with all shop safety standards.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of the shop team.

What We're Looking For

Must Have:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Forklift experience.
• Must supply and maintain your own hand tools necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to safely lift and move components and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, fluid power principles, and industrial repair practices.
• Prior experience with hydraulic pump, motor, or cylinder teardown and rebuild.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

About TLR Hydraulics

Founded in 2018, TLR Hydraulics is a Dallas-Fort Worth-based provider of hydraulic cylinder and pump repair, high-pressure hydraulics repair, and machining services, serving industrial, commercial, and municipal customers throughout Texas and surrounding states. With five locations across the greater DFW market including Haltom City, Dallas, Midlothian, and Odessa, TLR is the shop customers call when hydraulics go down and they cannot afford to wait.

TLR joined Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) in 2026, connecting our team to the resources and reach of a top-50 national industrial distributor while keeping the fast-moving, customer-first culture that Tom and Zach Rupe built from day one. It is a great time to join our team.

TLR Hydraulics and MCE are proud Equal Opportunity Employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

If you are a skilled mechanic who takes pride in quality hydraulic repair work and wants to join a growing shop with a strong reputation across Texas, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today — it only takes a few minutes.

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Recruiters and agencies are directed not to contact MCE employees directly regarding this or any of our other open positions.