What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pump Mechanic – OEM Authorized Service Center position at Tencarva Machinery Company?
Description
We’re hiring an experienced Pump Mechanic to join our Hudson Pump service center in Lakeland, FL. This role focuses on the tear-down, inspection, rebuild, and testing of industrial pumps and rotating equipment within an OEM-authorized repair environment. This is a primarily shop-based role for a dependable mechanic who takes pride in quality workmanship and consistent execution.
About Hudson Pump & Tencarva
Hudson Pump & Equipment, founded in 1979, is a Florida-based distributor and service provider of pumps and fluid process equipment, with locations in Lakeland, Jacksonville, and West Palm Beach. Hudson became part of Tencarva Machinery Company in 2001.
Tencarva is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and OEM-authorized repair network within the process equipment/flow control market. With 38 locations across 17 states, Tencarva & Hudson provide end-to-end, whole-system solutions for over 18,000 active customers across many verticals, including industrial, municipal water/wastewater, power generation, oil/gas, mining/aggregates, and automotive. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, applications engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation and controls, equipment remanufacturing, and thermal hard coatings.
The Role
This is a rebuild-focused position - not a production maintenance role. You will disassemble, inspect, diagnose, rebuild, and test a variety of industrial pumps and rotating equipment to OEM standards.
Equipment Includes:
- Centrifugal pumps (ANSI/API)
- Vertical turbine pumps
- Multistage and split-case pumps
- Positive displacement pumps
- Air-operated diaphragm pumps
- Gearboxes, blowers, valves, and other rotating equipment
Key Responsibilities
- Disassemble and inspect customer equipment
- Diagnose root cause of failure
- Prepare repair scopes and parts requirements
- Rebuild pumps and rotating equipment to OEM standards
- Replace bearings, seals, shafts, impellers, and wear components
- Perform laser alignment
- Assist with field troubleshooting, equipment removal, installation, and start-up when required
- Perform limited manual machining as needed to support rebuild work
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused shop environment
- Test rebuilt equipment to ensure performance and reliability
Why Join Tencarva/Hudson
- Day shift, Monday–Friday schedule
- Primarily shop-based work
- Annual incentive program
- Quarterly shop performance incentives
- Profit Sharing (via 401k)
- Stable, established organization with 36 locations across 16 states
- Long-term employment philosophy with no history of layoffs
- Realistic workloads and strong focus on quality workmanship
- Big-company resources with a local-shop feel
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and10 paid holidays.
Requirements
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience repairing/rebuilding industrial pumps or rotating equipment
- Ability to independently complete full tear-down and rebuild
- Experience with centrifugal and vertical turbine pumps preferred
- Familiarity with laser alignment
- Basic manual machining exposure is helpful but not required
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and parts diagrams
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
- Experience with gearboxes, blowers, or related equipment is a plus
- Valid driver’s license
We are looking for a professional, reliable mechanic who works well in a team environment and takes ownership of their work.
Key Skills: Industrial pump repair, pump rebuild, rotating equipment, centrifugal pumps, vertical turbine pumps, ANSI/API pumps, laser alignment, mechanical seals, bearings, shafts, precision measurement, OEM-authorized service.
The duties, responsibilities, and activities described above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additionally, please note that the job title for this posting is designed to be descriptive and may not reflect the official title used internally for job classification purposes.
Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.