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Shipper

Angola, IN · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

We're a leading metal-forming, manufacturing and service company devoted to providing our customers industry-leading metal spinning, hydroforming and other specialized metal-forming services. We form ...

We're a leading metal-forming, manufacturing and service company devoted to providing our customers industry-leading metal spinning, hydroforming and other specialized metal-forming services. We form ...

Secondary Operator

Angola, IN · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

We're a leading metal-forming, manufacturing and service company devoted to providing our customers industry-leading metal spinning, hydroforming and other specialized metal-forming services. We form ...

Secondary Operator

Angola, IN · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

We're a leading metal-forming, manufacturing and service company devoted to providing our customers industry-leading metal spinning, hydroforming and other specialized metal-forming services. We form ...

Automatic Lathe Operator

Angola, IN · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

We're a leading metal-forming, manufacturing and service company devoted to providing our customers industry-leading metal spinning, hydroforming and other specialized metal-forming services. We form ...

Production Group Leader

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) * Logistics What is in it for YOU? At Metalsa, we offer competitive benefits designed to support your health ...

Production Group Leader

Hopkinsville, KY

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) * Logistics What is in it for YOU? At Metalsa, we offer competitive benefits designed to support your health ...

Secondary Operator

Angola, IN · On-site

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

About the Team We're a leading metal-forming, manufacturing and service company devoted to providing our customers industry-leading metal spinning, hydroforming and other specialized metal-forming ...

Production Group Leader- 3rd shift

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) * Logistics What is in it for YOU? At Metalsa, we offer competitive benefits designed to support your health ...

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How much do hydroforming jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for hydroforming in the United States is $18.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by hydroforming technicians, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Hydroforming technicians often encounter challenges such as maintaining precise pressure control to avoid material distortion, ensuring consistent quality across batches, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. Working closely with engineers and quality control teams is essential to address these issues. Regular equipment maintenance, thorough training on process parameters, and implementing standardized operating procedures can greatly reduce errors and downtime. Staying proactive in communication and reporting anomalies helps maintain efficiency and safety in the hydroforming process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hydroforming Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hydroforming Technician, you need mechanical aptitude, a solid understanding of metalworking processes, and typically a background in manufacturing technology or engineering. Familiarity with CNC machinery, CAD/CAM software, and quality control systems is often required, along with relevant safety certifications. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure precise fabrication, safe operations, and efficient workflow in high-precision manufacturing environments.

What is hydroforming?

Hydroforming is a manufacturing process that uses a high-pressure hydraulic fluid to shape malleable metals, such as aluminum or steel, into lightweight, structurally strong components. This technique is commonly used in the automotive and aerospace industries to create complex shapes that would be difficult or expensive to achieve with traditional stamping or welding methods. Hydroforming offers benefits such as improved material strength, reduced weight, and increased design flexibility, making it popular for producing parts like car body panels, bicycle frames, and aircraft components.
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Maintenance Group Leader- 3rd shift

Maintenance Group Leader- 3rd shift

Metalsa

Hopkinsville, KY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Metalsa rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

333rd of 516 rated manufacturers


Job description

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 70 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa's vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com

Job Title: Maintenance Group Leader 

Mission: To lead maintenance personnel and provide shop floor support.

What would your typical day look like?

  • Lead Maintenance group
  • Initiate, plan, design, and implement improvements to current processes to ensure productivity, quality, and safety.
  • Design tooling and fixtures
  • Shop floor support
  • Forecast and control budget requirements for the maintenance department.
  • Provide operator training, work instructions, and process control plans for implemented projects and improvements.
  • Responsible for critical spare parts, order, track, and store stock parts required to maintain production needs.
  • Verify Pm's are completed, add, and modify Pm's as needed to maintain production needs.
  • Plan and manage daily, weekly, and yearly repairs for production.
  • Budget, track, and control monthly overtime for department
  • Control and maintain shop floor software and hardware as related to maintenance.
  • Assist the Quality department with resolving process related quality defects relating to production.
  • Maintain and improve manufacturing processes and error proofing systems.
  • Communicate improvements to the Quality and Manufacturing departments.
  • Assist the Product Engineering Group in processing, costing, implementing, launching, and maintaining GM engineering changes.

Academic and Experience 

  • Minimum high school education
  • Associate degree in related field, or combination of education and related experience
  • 2 years Supervisory experience
  • 2 - 5 years maintenance management experience (installation, repair, maintenance of plant equipment. 
  • Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
  • Proficient in equipment trouble shooting. 
  • Proficient with CadKey light or AutoCAD
  • Thorough understanding of Ladder Logic 
  • Interpret Blueprints, material specifications, and other customer requirements.
  • Proficient with programming logic controllers such as Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc
  • PLC, robots and Automation
  • Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Drives, Electrical and Quality Management System
  • Human Development Management
  • Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)

Leadership Competencies 

Problem Solving Developing direct reports and others Managing and measuring work

Customer Focus Work/Life balance Perseverance Building effective teams Ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people Good communication skills, verbal and written Good organizational and time management skills Good interpersonal and Leadership skills Ability to establish and reach work goals Must have the ability to interact with others and take the lead role in a team environment

What is in it for YOU? 

As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!

  • Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
  • Excellent Benefits Plan!
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance
  • Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • 401(k) Company Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs

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