Industrial Pump Mechanic – OEM Authorized Service Center at Tencarva Machinery Company – West Palm Beach, Florida

Our Hudson Pump Division is hiring an Industrial Pump Mechanic to handle in-shop pump rebuilds and field service in the West Palm area.

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 Machinery is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and OEM-authorized repair network within the process equipment/flow control market. With 36 locations across 16 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 repair, and thermal hard coatings. tencarva.com

The Role

This is a hands-on role centered on pump rebuilds and light field service work. You’ll be responsible for tearing down, diagnosing, remanufacturing, and testing a variety of pumps and rotating equipment. Field work is typically straightforward service - laser alignments, seal and bearing replacement, and assisting with installs and start-ups. The majority of technical complexity in this role comes from the rebuild and diagnostic work performed in the shop.

You’ll be the primary mechanic at this location, responsible for managing your own work, maintaining quality, and representing the company professionally with customers when on-site.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Run the day-to-day service & repair operation for the West Palm area, including pump rebuilds, rotating equipment repair, and field service
• Tear down, inspect, diagnose, and rebuild pumps and rotating equipment
• Identify root cause of failure and determine appropriate repair scope
• Replace bearings, seals, shafts, impellers, and other wear components
• Perform laser alignment and assist with equipment installation
• Handle basic field service work including troubleshooting and equipment adjustments
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and parts diagrams
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
• Communicate professionally with customers during field visits
• Coordinate work and priorities with service leadership
• Work closely with internal teams (Repair Coordinators, Repair Engineers, Sales Support Specialists, Sales Engineers, etc.) to ensure repair scopes, parts, and timelines are aligned
• Maintain a strong safety culture and clean working environment
• Keep the shop organized, efficient, and running on schedule
• When necessary, communicate directly with customers on job status, timelines, issues, etc.

Why Join Hudson / Tencarva

• Hudson has a very strong reputation in the Florida region (over 45 years in business)
• Tencarva is one of the most respected, trusted distributors & service centers in the pump business
• Stable, growing company with long-term ownership mindset and no history of layoffs
• Annual incentive program
• Quarterly shop performance incentives
• Profit Sharing via 401(k)
• Opportunity to take ownership of shop rebuild work in a growing location
• Opportunity to grow as the operation expands locally
• Customer-oriented business; emphasis on quality/craftsmanship, reliability, safety, and ethics
• Realistic workloads and expectations - not a high-pressure production shop

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and paid time off.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Experience rebuilding industrial & municipal pumps (tear-down and reassembly)
• Ability to work independently and manage rebuild jobs from start to finish
• Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
• Comfort performing basic field service tasks (alignment, seals, bearings, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and parts diagrams
• Strong work ethic, ownership, and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor when interacting with customers
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred (not required)

• Experience with multiple pump types (centrifugal, vertical turbine, PD, etc.)
• Experience with laser alignment
• Welding, fabrication, or pipefitting experience
• Rigging and signaling certification

Leadership & Shop Operations

• Experience leading or supervising repair technicians and/or machinists
• Background in an OEM-authorized repair center, distributor, manufacturer rep, and/or MRO environment preferred
• Strong understanding of how a repair shop actually runs - scheduling, workflow, parts, execution, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities without losing control of quality or timelines
• Strong organization, follow-through, and decision-making

Business & Customer Perspective

• Understands how service work impacts pricing, margins, and overall shop performance
• Comfortable working alongside internal teams on quoting, parts, purchasing, transport/logistics, RO management, etc.
• Strong awareness of customer expectations in a B2B/commercial environment
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, vendors, and internal teams

Relevant Experience / Key Skills: Pump repair, pump rebuild, industrial pump mechanic, rotating equipment, centrifugal pumps, vertical turbine pumps, ANSI/API pumps, mechanical seals, bearings, laser alignment, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, industrial maintenance, MRO

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.