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Production Group Leader

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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 ...

Maintenance Group Leader- 3rd shift

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) Leadership Competencies • Problem Solving • Developing direct reports and others • Managing and measuring work ...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$160K - $215K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Familiarity with production processes such as casting, sheet metal, stamping, hydroforming, composites, and compliant energy-absorbing structures. * Experience designing lightweight, high-performance ...

Production Control Specialist

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) * Logistics Key Success Factors: Leadership Competencies * Ethics and Values * Integrity and Trust * Customer Focus

Assembly Group Leader

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) * Logistics Physical Requirements: * Ability to communicate effectively and use hands for various tasks. * Capacity ...

Assembly Group Leader

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) * Logistics Physical Requirements: * Ability to communicate effectively and use hands for various tasks. * Capacity ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$71K - $91K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with sheet metal fabrication methods such as Hydroforming, heat treat, braze, laser cutting, brake forming, welding (TIG and Resistance) and NDT processes. * Proficient in Sheet-Metal ...

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How much do hydroforming jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 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?

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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Production Group Leader

Metalsa

Hopkinsville, KY • On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Metalsa rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

352nd of 538 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

Metalsa's Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.

Metalsa's Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.

What does a day-in-the-life look like?

  • Coordinate and oversee rotation of production activities in the press area to ensure customer needs are met.
  • Monitor standardized work is being followed.
  • Establish production standards and monitor individual tech performance to ensure area goals are met.
  • Plan ahead changeovers to minimize disruption of production.
  • Work as a liaison between Press Tech's and Tooling Tech's to minimize downtime.
  • Prepare and present presentations to large and small groups.
  • Conduct effective evaluations and monitor the skill level of the press room Product Techs
  • Conduct training for Teammates.
  • Gathering of information and auditing of daily reports
  • Additional responsibilities as required - this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.

What does success look like?

  • Proactively improve safety in the plant to achieve plant goal of zero accidents.
  • Work with maintenance to ensure all equipment has proper P.M. and is safe to operate.
  • Enforce all area and plant safety procedures.
  • Work closely with the quality area to create and maintain systems that ensure quality products.
  • Communicate all potential quality concerns.
  • Enforce all area and plant quality procedures.
  • Maintain all customer and TS requirements.

What will you bring: Academic & Experience

  • High school degree / diploma
  • 2 years of post-high school education or combination of education and manufacturing experience
  • Experience with automated manufacturing, stamping equipment, and press tooling. 
  • Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience

Suggested Skills

  • Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
  • Knowledge of Processing systems
  • Basic Financing Concepts
  • Lean Manufacturing (TPS)
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Human Development Management
  • Cross functional leadership
  • Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals.
  • 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, financial well-being and career growth.

  • Paid Time off: 15 days of prorated vacation + paid holidays 
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Health Care Support: Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
  • Employee perks: Vehicle purchase discount with GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Ford and Toyota

EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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