Journeyman Manual Machinist, Large-Part Pump Components

Hydro, Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Hydro, Inc. in Cumming, GA is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and machine large pump components in a custom job-shop environment. You will work with engineers and shop teammates to deliver precision parts on deadline.

The role requires machining 3–10 ft pump shafts to ±0.0005 using a steady rest, strong shop math, and meticulous attention to detail. Overtime opportunities are available in a safety-conscious shop.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manual machining

Shop math

Geometry know-how

Feed rates

Setup capabilities

Long shaft accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational machining training

Journeyman status preferred

Tools

Manual lathes

VTLs

Boring mills

ID/OD grinders

Job description

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.

Your mission

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.

Tools you'll command

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

What you'll do

• 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

What you bring

• 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

Experience and education

• 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

Perks and logistics

• 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.