Journeyman Manual Machinist, Large-Part Pump Components

Are you the machinist who thrives on big, exacting work?

Can you hold ±0.0005 on a 10-foot shaft with a steady rest? Do you enjoy the feel and feedback only a manual machine gives? At Hydro, Inc.

-the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder since 1969-you’ll tackle challenging pump components that demand true craftsmanship.

In our Cumming, GA facility, you will own the setup and machining of large pump parts in a custom job-shop environment, partnering with engineers and shop teammates to deliver precision components on deadline.

• Manual lathes and Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL)
• Horizontal and vertical boring mills
• /OD grinders and related manual equipment

• Machine impellers, wear rings, bearing housings, covers, and seals to exact drawings
• Translate blueprints and sketches into an efficient machining plan
• Execute precision cutting, grinding, shaping, and fitting operations
• Verify critical dimensions with inspection instruments and document results
• Evaluate and improve procedures for quality and throughput
• Keep machines, tooling, and equipment in optimal working order
• Comply with Hydro’s safety policies and procedures without exception
• Troubleshoot with Engineers and fellow Machinists to resolve challenges

• Manual machining proficiency and strong shop math
• Geometry know-how for calculating angles, radii, and bolt circles
• Understanding of feed rates and the effect of adjustments
• Expert setup capability with jigs, fixtures, arbors, mandrels, centers, and clamps
• Proven ability to machine 3-10 ft pump shafts to ±0.0005 using a steady rest
• Meticulous attention to detail, dexterity, coordination, and control precision

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

• Full-time role; expected 40 hours/week
• 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday; overtime opportunities
• Competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience
• Benefits: 401(k) matching; medical, dental, vision; HSA; life insurance; paid time off; referral program
• Free onsite parking; clean, employee-focused shop culture

If you’re passionate about manual machines and precision work on large components, Hydro in Cumming, GA is where your craftsmanship makes a measurable impact.