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Overview

Kenco Hydraulics is seeking a Manual Machinist to join their service team, focusing on manual machining and hydraulic cylinder repair. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with manual equipment and a commitment to precision in repair and fabrication work.

Responsibilities

  • Perform manual machining operations using lathes, mills, and related equipment.
  • Repair, rebuild, and refurbish hydraulic cylinders and components.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Perform welding and fabrication as needed.
  • Inspect parts and completed work to ensure proper function and quality standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
  • Work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Experience with manual machining (lathe, mill, drill press, etc.).
  • Welding and fabrication experience (MIG/TIG preferred).
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Hydraulic cylinder repair experience is a strong plus.
  • Ability to work independently and manage workflow efficiently.
  • Basic computer skills or willingness to learn for job tracking and documentation.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Strong work ethic and reliability.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • On-site role in Hatfield, PA.
  • Must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to start.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record preferred.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Hatfield, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Pennsylvania, whose middle half runs $23–$32/hr across 150 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 47% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Hatfield, PA

Hatfield, PA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 230 other active welding openings from 149 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Hatfield, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (15), Aerotek (11), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $30/hr, York at $27/hr, and Lancaster at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Manual Machinist (No CNC), Hydraulic Repair - Kenco Hydraulics figures were last recalculated when this page was built.