Machining Specialist - Hydraulic Cylinder Remanufacturing

Texas Hydraulics Inc•Temple, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves taking worn, damaged, or out-of-spec hydraulic cylinder components and restoring them to exacting standards. It requires precision, judgment, and craftsmanship, as decisions made directly impact the performance, reliability, and serviceability of the cylinders.

Requirements

You’re a seasoned machinist who knows how to hit tight tolerances consistently
You understand how machining decisions impact sealing, wear, and performance
You can read prints, drawings, and specs without needing them explained
You know how to adjust on the fly when material or conditions change
You’ve worked with large components and aren’t intimidated by size or complexity
You take pride in precision and don’t cut corners to hit numbers
High school diploma or equivalent
10+ years of machining experience, ideally with hydraulic cylinders or heavy equipment
Strong manual machining background (lathe and mill experience required)
CNC experience with the ability to edit programs
Experience with honing, thread repair, and cylinder-specific processes
Experience machining large components (up to 2,000 lbs and 15 ft)
Strong understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling, and material behavior
Proficient with precision measurement tools and inspection practices
Working knowledge of hydraulic cylinder function and common failure modes

Nice To Haves

Technical training preferred
Forklift experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment including lathes, mills, and honing machines
Machine and restore critical components such as barrels, rods, pistons, and glands
Perform barrel boring and honing to achieve proper finishes and sealing surfaces
Turn, polish, and prep rods for chrome or repair processes
Cut and restore threads (internal and external) to spec
Machine and modify heads and pistons for proper fit and function
Measure everything using micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, calipers, ensuring no guesswork
Hold tight tolerances to ensure proper sealing, alignment, and long-term performance
Evaluate components and determine whether they can be repaired or need replacement
Set speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut based on material and job requirements
Edit and adjust CNC programs to achieve the correct results
Run trial setups and make adjustments to ensure accuracy before full production
Monitor machine operation and correct issues before they become scrap
Work closely with assembly, engineering, and quality to solve machining challenges
Support weld repair and post-weld machining as needed
Help identify root causes of failures and improve repair processes
Share your knowledge and help develop less experienced machinists
Set the standard for quality, accountability, and craftsmanship on the floor