Manual Machinist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manual Machinist is responsible for the operation of large industrial machines such as; Lathes, Horizontal and Vertical Boring Mills, while making various pump parts to precise specifications. You will utilize your skills to develop and maintain these parts utilizing knowledge of metal properties, setups, layouts, and precision machining procedures. The successful candidate will be familiar with machining equipment such as a manual lathe machine. Successful Applicant must pass Drug Screening.

Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Performing layouts, setting up and operating conventional machine tools as required
• Ability to setup machine tools: ID / OD Grinders, Turret Lathe, Engine Lathe, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill, Radial Drill, Planer Mill
• ·Reading and interpreting all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• ·Must be able to hold very close tolerances (+/- 0.001”).
• Can inspect parts using all micrometers for checking diameters, lengths and depths, and grooves, slots, and drill dimensions
• Experienced in machining pump components such as cases, impellers, wear-rings, bearing housings, and shafts.
• Follows instructions from a traveler/router and machining procedures to perform the machining process.
• Continually improving methods to deliver higher-quality machined parts
• Attention to detail with a results-driven background
• Excellent communication skills
• Willing to work overtime as required
• Journeyman machinist or 5-10 years of experience / or comparable experience within the aftermarket pump or rotating equipment industry preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass a D.O.T Physical and Drug Screening

Hydro values our employees and we offer a great team and work environment for you with a competitive benefits package and a matching 401k plan.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Meets Physical Requirements
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Shop Math Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Manual Vertical Mill
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Manual Grinder
• Manual Lathe
• Measurement Gauges
• Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis)