Hydro-posted 6 days ago
Full-time
Chicago, IL

Do you speak Mazatrol and love turning tight-tolerance parts? Hydro, Inc., a Chicago-headquartered global leader in industrial pump reengineering and the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder since 1969, is hiring for our 2nd Shift . Ask yourself: Can you program Mazak lathes in Mazatrol and tweak code to nail custom components? Do you enjoy setting up both lathes and mills and dialing in speeds/feeds for peak productivity? Are you comfortable machining large, refurbished pump parts to 0.001 inch? Can you read prints with conventional and GD&T callouts and verify your work with precision tools? Do you thrive working side-by-side with a strong shop team—and on your own when needed?

  • Write and modify Mazatrol programs for Mazak lathes to produce custom parts.
  • Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills efficiently and safely.
  • Complete complex setups on large, refurbished components.
  • Plan tool layouts and prepare raw material for machining.
  • Hold 0.001 inch tolerances from raw stock and castings while meeting quality standards.
  • Interpret drawings with conventional tolerances and GD&T.
  • Optimize speeds and feeds to improve throughput and part quality.
  • Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools for in-process checks.
  • Compute radii, bolt circles, and key dimensions with solid shop math.
  • 3+ years of CNC programming on Mazak lathes using Mazatrol controls.
  • Hands-on setup and operation of CNC lathes and mills.
  • Knowledge of tool selection/layout and raw material setup.
  • Proficiency in reading prints with conventional and geometric tolerances.
  • Comfort with varied precision measuring instruments.
  • Strong math and problem-solving skills; team-oriented and self-directed.
  • Excellent compensation for the right candidate and meaningful career growth opportunities.
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