Pump Mechanic – OEM Authorized Service Center

Tencarva Machinery Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off including 10 holidays

Job summary

Tencarva Machinery Company in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Pump Mechanic to focus on the repair and rebuilding of industrial pumps. The role involves disassembling, inspecting, diagnosing, and restoring pumps to OEM standards, with a significant emphasis on hands-on work. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in industrial pump repair and be familiar with laser alignments. The company offers a stable work environment, Monday to Friday schedule, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on industrial pump repair experience required.
• Experience with centrifugal and vertical turbine pumps preferred.
• Ability to manage tear-down and rebuild projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and inspect customer equipment.
• Diagnose root cause of failure.
• Rebuild pumps to OEM standards.

Skills

Industrial pump repair

Pump rebuild

Rotating equipment

Centrifugal pumps

Vertical turbine pumps

Laser alignment

Mechanical seals

Bearings

Shafts

Job description

Role Overview

We're seeking an experienced Pump Mechanic for our Indianapolis service center. This role is approximately 70% shop-based and focused on hands‑on tear‑down, rebuild, and testing of industrial pumps and rotating equipment – not general maintenance. Occasional field work includes troubleshooting, alignments, and installing or pulling equipment.

About Fischer & Tencarva

• Tencarva (Tencarva Machinery Company) is a distributor, engineering and design partner, and OEM‑authorized repair network within the process equipment/flow control market.
• Fischer Process Industries, a division of Tencarva. Founded in 1957, provides distributor and service provider of pumps and fluid process equipment with locations in Loveland/Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Owensboro, KY.
• With 38 locations across 17 states, Tencarva & Fischer provide end‑to‑end, whole‑system solutions for over 18,000 active customers across many verticals.

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.

You Will Regularly Work On

• Self‑priming centrifugal pumps
• Mag drive pumps
• Vertical turbine pumps
• Air‑operated diaphragm pumps
• Gorman‑Rupp primary pump line
• Occasional work on other types of pumps and rotating process equipment – gearboxes, blowers, motors, valves, mixers/agitators, etc.

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
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑focused shop environment
• Coordinate with service & sales leadership on job timelines and parts requirements

Why Join Fischer/Tencarva

• Day shift, Monday–Friday schedule; occasional evenings or weekends only for customer emergencies
• Long‑term company stability – Tencarva has never had a layoff and does not manage downturns by cutting people
• Stable, steady workload – not seasonal or project‑based
• Family‑oriented culture that respects life outside of work
• Primarily shop‑based work
• Big‑company resources with a small‑shop feel
• Real opportunity to grow into increased responsibility over time

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off, including 10 holidays
• Health Insurance – medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on industrial pump repair, rebuild, or rotating equipment service experience required (5+ years preferred)
• Experience with centrifugal and vertical turbine pumps strongly preferred
• Ability to independently manage full tear‑down and rebuild projects from inspection through final test. Familiarity with laser alignments – comfortable performing in the field
• Capable of reading and understanding parts diagrams and mechanical drawings
• Valid driver’s license
• Candidates who demonstrate strong ownership, organization, and leadership ability may have the opportunity to grow into expanded responsibilities over time

Relevant Experience Backgrounds

• Industrial pump repair and rebuild
• Centrifugal pump repair (ANSI/API)
• Vertical turbine pump service
• Self‑priming pump rebuild
• AODD pump repair
• Rotating equipment rebuild
• Mechanical seal replacement
• Bearing and shaft repair
• Laser alignment
• Industrial millwright or rotating equipment service backgrounds
• Applicants from pump distributors, industrial service centers, rotating equipment shops, or millwright environments with hands‑on pump rebuild experience encouraged to apply

Key Skills

Industrial pump repair, pump rebuild, rotating equipment, centrifugal pumps, vertical turbine pumps, AODD pumps, mechanical seals, bearings, shafts, laser alignment, OEM‑authorized service.

Equal Opportunity

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.