Machine Build Technician

Hydromat, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydromat, Inc. is seeking a skilled Machine Build Technician to assemble precision components Monday-Thursday, 6:00 am–4:30 pm, in a climate-controlled facility in Missouri.

The role emphasizes blueprints, torque specs, hydraulics and pneumatics, and the use of Bridgeport mills or Hardinge lathes. Candidates with own tools and certification benefit from a dynamic, varied workplace where accuracy and safety matter.

Qualifications

• Familiar with proper assembly and disassembly techniques.
• Understanding fastener torques and how things fit together.
• Able to read blueprints to assemble components.
• Attention to details and keeping work area organized.
• Knowledge of the metric system is a plus.
• Understands hydraulic and pneumatic concepts and how actuators work.
• Having own tools is a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Dynamic and varied workplace, not the same thing everyday.
• Troubleshooting skills a plus.
• Ability to make small parts or modifications to parts using a manual vertical mill (Bridgeport) a huge plus.
• Ability to make small parts or modifications to parts using a manual lathe (Hardinge) a huge plus.
• Machinists, Maintenance machinist, industrial maintenance technicians, and machine technicians are a good fit for this position.
• Ability to layout, drill and tap holes manually and accurately. Is proficient with a hand drill.
• Forklift certified a plus.
• Crane certified a plus.
• Ability to layout and bend conduit/tubing a huge plus.
• Knowledge of Fanuc programming a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble components following approved procedures.
• Interpret blueprints and tolerances to ensure proper fit.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and tool control.
• Follow safety and quality guidelines consistently.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust parts as needed.
• Assist in layout, drilling, and tapping operations as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Torque knowledge

Machining knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic concepts

Reading directions

Tools

Bridgeport mill

Hardinge lathe

Fanuc programming

Forklift

Crane operation

Job description

Monday-Thursday 6:00 am-4:30 pm- 4 ten-hour days

All-weather, climate-controlled working conditions.

What Does a Machine Build Technician Consist Of

• Familiar with proper assembly and disassembly techniques.
• Understanding fastener torques and how things fit together.
• Able to read blueprints to assemble components.
• Attention to details and keeping work area organized.
• Knowledge of the metric system is a plus.
• Understands hydraulic and pneumatic concepts and how actuators work.
• Having own tools is a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Dynamic and varied workplace, not the same thing everyday.
• Troubleshooting skills a plus.
• Ability to make small parts or modifications to parts using a manual vertical mill (Bridgeport) a huge plus.
• Ability to make small parts or modifications to parts using a manual lathe (Hardinge) a huge plus.
• Machinists, Maintenance machinist, industrial maintenance technicians, and machine technicians are a good fit for this position.
• Ability to layout, drill and tap holes manually and accurately. Is proficient with a hand drill.
• Forklift certified a plus.
• Crane certified a plus.
• Ability to layout and bend conduit/tubing a huge plus.
• Knowledge of Fanuc programming a huge plus.

When you work for a world leader that recognizes and rewards your best efforts, you can expect the best for your career. Explore the exceptional opportunities now available at Hydromat, Inc., the leader in precision transfer machine technology. We provide a state-of-the-art environment where challenge and growth go hand-in-hand. Hydromat strives for excellence to guarantee Total Customer Satisfaction.

We are committed to gain the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, suppliers, friends and community. As an industry leader and visionary, our conduct will always be of the highest credibility and ethical values. Our mission is to create innovative and unique manufacturing solutions that provide high quality and cost-effective production capabilities for metalworking manufacturers. We emphasize continued after sales support in the form of engineering, parts inventory, training, and comprehensive customer service.

Salary: $35 - $45 per hour