Precision CNC Turning Programmer — Mazatrol

Do you speak Mazatrol and love turning tight-tolerance parts?

Hydro, Inc., a Chicago-headquartered global leader in industrial pump reengineering and the world’s largest independent pump rebuilder since 1969, is hiring for our 2nd Shift.

Ask yourself:

• Can you program Mazak lathes in Mazatrol and tweak code to nail custom components?
• Do you enjoy setting up both lathes and mills and dialing in speeds/feeds for peak productivity?
• Are you comfortable machining large, refurbished pump parts to 0.001 inch?
• Can you read prints with conventional and GD&T callouts and verify your work with precision tools?
• Do you thrive working side-by-side with a strong shop team—and on your own when needed?

What you’ll tackle

• Write and modify Mazatrol programs for Mazak lathes to produce custom parts.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills efficiently and safely.
• Complete complex setups on large, refurbished components.
• Plan tool layouts and prepare raw material for machining.
• Hold 0.001 inch tolerances from raw stock and castings while meeting quality standards.
• Interpret drawings with conventional tolerances and GD&T.
• Optimize speeds and feeds to improve throughput and part quality.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools for in-process checks.
• Compute radii, bolt circles, and key dimensions with solid shop math.

What you bring

• 3+ years of CNC programming on Mazak lathes using Mazatrol controls.
• Hands-on setup and operation of CNC lathes and mills.
• Knowledge of tool selection/layout and raw material setup.
• Proficiency in reading prints with conventional and geometric tolerances.
• Comfort with varied precision measuring instruments.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills; team-oriented and self-directed.

Why Hydro: Excellent compensation for the right candidate and meaningful career growth opportunities.