Precision Manual Lathe/Mill Machinist -- Pump Components

Job Description

Job Description

Build precision. Power industries.

Hydro, Inc. is a global industrial pump engineering company and the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder. Since 1969, our teams have delivered engineering expertise, repair, and support from our headquarters in Chicago to facilities around the world. We’re adding a skilled Manual Machinist to our Cumming, GA operation.

You’ll step into a clean, safety-focused shop where complex pump components arrive for custom rebuilds. Your morning might begin on a Vertical Turret Lathe dialing in concentricity on a large impeller, followed by a precision setup on a horizontal or vertical boring mill to bring a bearing housing to spec. In the afternoon, you’ll interpret a drawing, calculate a bolt circle using geometry you know by heart, verify dimensions with inspection tools, and record those measurements for the team. Throughout the day, you’ll collaborate with engineers and fellow machinists to troubleshoot, optimize procedures, and keep our equipment in peak condition.

• Set up and manually machine custom components for industrial pumps in a job-shop environment
• Produce and finish impellers, wear rings, bearing housings, covers, and seals to exact specifications
• Interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and sketches to determine the best machining plan
• Perform precision cutting, grinding, shaping, and fitting using manual lathes, Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL), horizontal/vertical boring mills, and ID/OD grinders
• Measure critical features and document readings using appropriate inspection equipment
• Assess and refine machining procedures to improve efficiency and results
• Maintain machine tools and shop equipment in top working order
• Follow Hydro shop safety policies and procedures at all times
• Work closely with Engineers, shop personnel, and other Machinists to resolve issues and recommend solutions

• Strong shop math; ability to apply geometry for angles, radii, and bolt circles
• Understanding of feed rates and how adjustments impact quality and throughput
• Expertise setting up jigs, fixtures, arbors, mandrels, centers, and clamps
• Proven ability to machine pump shafts 3–10 ft while holding ±0.0005 using a steady rest
• High attention to detail, manual/finger dexterity, coordination, and precision control
• Proficiency in manual machining skills

• 5+ years post-training as a machinist in an industrial setting working on LARGE PARTS with manual machines
• Technical or vocational training in machining; Journeyman status preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Full-time; expected 40 hours per week
• Typical schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday; overtime available
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
• Benefits: 401(k) matching, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, referral program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee-focused culture in a clean shop environment

Join Hydro in Cumming, GA and put your manual machining expertise to work on projects that keep critical industries running.