Machine Build Technician

Hydromat Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydromat Inc. is seeking a Machine Build Technician to assemble and disassemble components, read blueprints, and ensure precise torque and fit.

The role involves a dynamic, varied workday with potential tool-use across basic machining tasks and a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety. Ideal candidates will understand hydraulic/pneumatic systems, have attention to detail, and be comfortable following written and verbal directions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling and disassembling components.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specifications.
• Understanding fastener torques and how parts fit together.
• Attention to detail and organized work area.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble components per instructions.
• Follow blueprints and torque specifications during assembly.
• Keep work area clean and organized; maintain safety standards.
• Operate and set up basic machine tools when required; perform small part modifications.
• Read and interpret verbal and written directions; work in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Assembly/Disassembly

Blueprint reading

Torque knowledge

Hydraulic/Pneumatic basics

Troubleshooting

Own tools

Reading/verbal instructions

Tools

Bridgeport mill

Hardinge lathe

Fanuc programming

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.