What You'll Do
You'll take worn, damaged, or out-of-spec hydraulic cylinder components and restore them to exacting standards. This role is equal parts precision, judgment, and craftsmanship.
You're not just running machines, you're making decisions that directly impact performance, reliability, and whether a cylinder goes back into service or fails in the field.
What This Role Looks Like Day-to-Day
Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment including lathes, mills, and honing machines
Machine and restore critical components such as barrels, rods, pistons, and glands
Perform barrel boring and honing to achieve proper finishes and sealing surfaces
Turn, polish, and prep rods for chrome or repair processes
Cut and restore threads (internal and external) to spec
Machine and modify heads and pistons for proper fit and function
Measure everything, micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, calipers, no guesswork
Hold tight tolerances to ensure proper sealing, alignment, and long-term performance
Evaluate components and determine whether they can be repaired or need replacement
Set speeds, feeds, coolant flow, and depth of cut based on material and job requirements
Edit and adjust CNC programs to achieve the correct results
Run trial setups and make adjustments to ensure accuracy before full production
Monitor machine operation and correct issues before they become scrap
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You're a seasoned machinist who knows how to hit tight tolerances consistently
You understand how machining decisions impact sealing, wear, and performance
You can read prints, drawings, and specs without needing them explained
You know how to adjust on the fly when material or conditions change
You've worked with large components and aren't intimidated by size or complexity
You take pride in precision and don't cut corners to hit numbers
Experience We're Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred
10+ years of machining experience, ideally with hydraulic cylinders or heavy equipment
Strong manual machining background (lathe and mill experience required)
CNC experience with the ability to edit programs
Experience with honing, thread repair, and cylinder-specific processes
Experience machining large components (up to 2,000 lbs and 15 ft)
Strong understanding of speeds, feeds, tooling, and material behavior
Proficient with precision measurement tools and inspection practices
Working knowledge of hydraulic cylinder function and common failure modes
Forklift experience is a plus
How You'll Contribute Beyond the Machine
Work closely with assembly, engineering, and quality to solve machining challenges
Support weld repair and post-weld machining as needed
Help identify root causes of failures and improve repair processes
Share your knowledge and help develop less experienced machinists
Set the standard for quality, accountability, and craftsmanship on the floor
Work Environment
This is a heavy manufacturing environment. You'll be working around moving equipment, airborne particles, fumes, and occasional heat. It's loud, it's hands-on, and it requires focus.
Physical Requirements
Regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs
Stand, walk, and operate equipment throughout the shift
Use hands, tools, and precision instruments consistently
Visual focus is critical, close, distance, depth, and detail
Pay Details: $27.00 to $35.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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