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Machinist Trainee (Pathway to a Career)
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Hydro, Inc.
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$44,720 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Job Overview Are you eager to kickstart a rewarding career in rotating equipment and machining? Hydro, Inc., is a global leader in industrial pump engineering with corporate headquarters in Chicago. As the largest independent pump reengineering company in the world, Hydro provides engineering expertise and pump repair and support services to the oil gas, nuclear, steel, pulp, paper, fossil, and combined cycle industries since 1969. We are recognized for our high quality engineered products, our technical and engineering expertise and our collaborative culture. We are offering a Machinist Trainee program as a dynamic pathway to a new rewarding career, empowering motivated individuals to develop essential mechanical and technical skills. As a Manual Machinist Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience working with lathe machines, precision measurement tools, and job rotations throughout the manufacturing processes. This role is perfect for those passionate about hands-on learning, mechanical equipment and continuous improvement.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate safe work practices at all times
- Follow step-by-step processes for machining custom parts
- Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
- Set up pump components and other parts on manual shop equipment (lathes, milling machines, Bridgeport mills)
- Perform drilling, reaming, and boring operations
- Perform threading operations using taps and dies
- Calculate cutting speeds and feeds
- Understand and apply coolants and lubricants for machining operations
- Perform basic lathe operations: turning, facing, boring, etc.
- Receive training in blueprint reading and interpretation
- Assist with general shop tasks as needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area Pre-Requisites
- Candidates must pass a fundamental placement test to gauge readiness.
- Hands-on experience in a university or technical training machine shop or other hands-on mechanical experience
- Strong math skills, including measurement, fractions/decimals, and basic geometry since precision is critical in machining.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude.
- A willingness to problem-solve to machine refurbished pump components into a flawless metal part. Preferred Background
- Exposure to small lathes, milling machines, or Bridgeport-style mills
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and interest in machining
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow step-by-step instructions
- Dependable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn
- Willing and able to work full-time in this training program for approximately 6 months, then transition into a full-time position What We Offer
- Comprehensive on-the-job training in manual machining
- Mentorship from experienced machinists
- A supportive environment focused on skill development
- Career path to a manual machinist position
- Full-time schedule with benefits This paid position provides comprehensive training opportunities designed to prepare you for a full-time machinist role. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background check, drug test, physical exam.