Aftermarket Pump Machining Supervisor

Hydro - US Facilities; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits

401(k) match

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

Hydro, Inc. seeks a skilled Machine Shop Lead to run the 2nd shift in Chicago, directing machinists, mechanics and shop staff. You’ll translate customer requirements into actionable plans, publish status updates, and manage in-process work to meet deadlines with quality.

Strong leadership and shop-floor problem solving are essential. The role emphasizes safety, coordination with the shop manager, and collaboration with engineering for complex issues.

Formación

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial aftermarket environment managing machinists, mechanics and shop staff.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience in an equipment repair shop—ideally pumps or power generation.
• Basic foundation in manual machining and welding.
• Strong print-reading and mathematical aptitude.

Responsabilidades

• Run the 2nd shift (2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), directing machinists, shop personnel, and technicians.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable plans and publish job status updates.
• Control and monitor work-in-process to hit dates and exceed quality/productivity goals.
• Coordinate priorities across machining, assembly, inspection, and weld shops.
• Lead safety, train on guidelines, and cover emergency weekend needs when required.
• Review drawings and ensure materials are on site before jobs start.

Conocimientos

Manual machining

Machine setups

Overhead crane

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Print-reading skills

Educación

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Aftermarket Pump Machining SupervisorYour afternoon starts at 2:30 p.m. in Chicago’s West Loop. You greet the team, review the job board, and walk the floor—assembly, inspection, weld, and machining cells humming in concert. A rush pump rebuild is due by week’s end, and you’ve already synced with Engineering on tolerances and the root-cause report. You brief your machinists on the blueprint details, confirm materials are staged, and re-sequence work to keep every spindle cutting and every deadline intact.That’s a typical second shift for the Machine Shop Lead at Hydro, Inc.—the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder. From our Chicago headquarters, Hydro has delivered unbiased engineering analysis, precision repair, and responsive field service to optimize pump performance since 1969. Our mission is simple and steadfast: partner closely with customers to diagnose the causes of pump degradation and elevate reliability across their operations.What you’ll leadRun the 2nd shift (2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), directing machinists, mechanics, and shop personnel with an employee-focused leadership approach.Translate customer requirements into actionable plans; publish detailed job status updates and coordinate priorities across machining, assembly, inspection, and weld shops.Control and monitor work-in-process to hit preset dates and exceed quality and productivity goals.Partner daily with the Shop Manager to hand off in-process work to the next shift; engage Engineers for guidance on complex shop-floor issues.Review and explain drawings and complete blueprints to the team; ensure scope of work is executed and correct materials are on site before jobs start.Lead safety—model, enforce, and train on all company safety guidelines.Coordinate people and work to cover emergency weekend needs when required.Troubleshoot repair challenges while maintaining exemplary leadership and communication.Your toolkitManual machining background, including refurbished large-part work on horizontal boring machines and vertical boring mills.Strength in machine setups for production runs, advanced inspection and gauge measurement, and hands-on shop realities.Comfort using an overhead crane for part handling.Experience with ERP systems is a plus; proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.What makes you successful here5+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial aftermarket environment managing machinists, mechanics, and shop staff.Proven ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.Experience in an equipment repair shop—ideally pumps or power generation.Basic foundation in manual machining and welding.Good mathematical aptitude and strong print-reading skills.High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s degree or higher is a plus. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Why HydroExcellent compensation, full benefits, and a company 401(k) match.Real growth opportunities in a global, engineering-driven organization.Work in a desirable West Loop neighborhood—free parking, near restaurants, public transit, and expressways.About Hydro, Inc.Hydro, Inc. is a global industrial pump reengineering leader headquartered in Chicago. Since 1969, we have partnered with customers to improve reliability and performance by uncovering root causes of pump failure and delivering high-quality workmanship and fast, responsive service.Ready to lead?If you’re energized by orchestrating people, machines, and materials to deliver precision pump rebuilds on time, we’d like to meet you.