HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY- MACHINIST LATHE OPERATOR

Description

Hydraulic Specialty Inc. is looking for a Machinist/ Lathe Operator. This position involves working in a hydraulic service and manufacturing environment where we machine replacement and production components for hydraulic cylinders, custom hydraulic manifolds, custom engineered production products and one-off products that fall within our machine capabilities. This position also supports custom fabrication, hydraulic power unit construction, on and off-road vehicle repair operations, hydraulic component repairs and anything our affiliate companies need.

SCHEDULE: 

1st Shift, Monday- Friday

BENEFITS:   

Industry leading pay and benefits, paid weekly, overtime opportunities, vacation rollover, $50,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, career advancement programs, awesome company events, HUGE tech referral bonuses, plus so much more! 

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Write a conversational program for a semi-automated lathe and machine a new rod or component for a hydraulic cylinder per sample. (no drawing provided)

• Write a conversational program for a semi-automated lathe and produce other custom turning products to specifications from a drawing

• Setting up a vertical machining center for manufacturing large and small quantity hydraulic manifolds

• Using vertical machining center, load G-Code program from server and edit as needed to produce products according to drawing specifications

• Collaborate with engineering/drafting team to create and edit Cam Works VMC programs

• Set up multiple vises on vertical machining center

• Deburr hydraulic manifolds

• Use a manual engine lathe for specialized jobs

• Use a Bridgeport mill to machine one off products to support hydraulic shop, truck shop or fab shop

• Welding – welding experience a plus

• Use air tools power tools, forklifts, torch set, hand tools, precisions measure tools, thread gauges, inside and outside micrometers, and other machine shop tools.

• Select the proper tooling to achieve quality and efficiency

• Tracking of all parts and materials used for each job

• Ensure the final work product meets quality standards

• Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and co-workers

• Must be willing to float from time to time where the shop demand is and always work as a team player

Shop equipment you will operate:

• Kitamura 4XiD VMC, Mitsubishi G-Code controller

• TREE VMC, Conversational controller

• Milltronics Semi-Automated lathes, Conversational controllers

• Standard Milling machines

• DoAll band saws

• TimeMaster engine lathe
 

Requirements

You Have:

• Great work ethic

• Willingness to jump in and help out where needed

• Looking for several to many years experience

• Expert in precision

• Production and Job Shop knowledge preferred

• Solid working knowledge in G-code programming

• Solid working knowledge in Conversational programming

• Friendly, courteous and have a can-do attitude.

• Strong customer service skills

• Attention to detail

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker

• Ability to learn and apply skills.

• Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient and friendly work environment

• Honesty and respect

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who fits with our company values:

•Values People

•Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them

•Doesn't treat lack of success as failure

•Is very affirming and brings out the best in others

•Values and gives high quality

•Works hard

•Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business

•Is a good communicator

•Is humble

•Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments

•Attends to details

•Attends to operations

•Is competitive

A little bit about us:

Founded in 1968, Hydraulic Specialty, Inc. (HSI) is more than a distributor of brand name components, our name says exactly what we do and have been doing for thousands of satisfied customers for over 40 years. We are a full-service operation with big company expertise and small company attention to detail. At Hydraulic Specialty, Inc. our clients are treated with honesty and respect. Our mission is to build lasting relationships and help clients achieve their goals.

Please apply through Indeed or stop by and apply in person at: 1131 72nd Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432.
Military Friendly- Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Hydraulic Specialty Inc. is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/Vet/Disability Employer.