Manual Machining Technician, Horizontal Boring Mill and VTL -- Pump Components

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to machine big parts with bigger impact?

Hydro, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, is the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder and a global industrial pump engineering company established in 1969. We are hiring a Manual Machining Technician in our West Loop Chicago facility. An 8,000 USD sign-on bonus is available for a machinist operating a VTL and Horizontal Boring Mill.

What you will tackle

• Manual machining in a custom job shop focused on industrial pumps.
• Fabricate and finish impellers, wear rings, bearing housings, covers, and seals.
• Translate blueprints and sketches into efficient machining plans.
• Operate HBM, VBM, VTL, manual lathes, and ID/OD grinders for precision work.
• Measure, verify, and document critical dimensions with precision instruments.
• Improve procedures for safety, accuracy, and throughput.
• Perform routine maintenance and keep machines in optimal condition.
• Follow Hydro’s shop safety standards at all times.
• Partner with engineers and peers to troubleshoot and problem-solve.

Do you bring these strengths?

• Solid shop math and geometry for angles, radii, and bolt circles.
• Knowledge of feed rates and how adjustments affect results.
• Expertise in jigs, fixtures, arbors, mandrels, centers, and clamps.
• Proven ability to machine 3 to 10 ft pump shafts and hold 0.0005 in or tighter using a steady rest.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong manual dexterity, excellent coordination and control.

Your background

• 5+ years of post-training experience machining large parts on manual equipment in an industrial environment.
• Technical or vocational machining program completed; journeyman preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Pay, schedule, and extras

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Pay range: 28.00 to 35.00 USD per hour, commensurate with experience.
• 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday; overtime available.
• Supplemental: Differential pay; night shift availability preferred.

Benefits and culture

• 401(k) with matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA options.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Clean shop, employee-focused culture, and free onsite parking.

Where you will work

• Onsite: Chicago, IL 60607 (West Loop).
• Commute required; relocation to Chicago, IL 60607 before start is required if not local.

Why Hydro

Join a trusted engineering organization with decades of expertise in pump repair and support services. Build your craft on complex, large-format manual machining while advancing your career.