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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 ...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$160K - $215K/yr

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

Pressbay Coordinator

Hopkinsville, KY

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) * Logistics Key Success Factors: Leadership Competencies Integrity and Trust Compassion Perseverance Interpersonal ...

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

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How much do hydroforming jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 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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Manual Lathe Operator ($24 per hr)

Samuel

Angola, IN

$24/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Associate performs all safety checks at the start of shift on all cranes and tools, documents as necessary and continues to perform safety checks throughout the shift. 

  • Read production work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required. 
  • Examine material received, verify part numbers, and check for discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
  • Set up and process material on the Circle Shear, Punch Press, Square Shear, and Fiber Laser as required.
  • Skid raw material steel per job in preparation for the metal spinning operations.
  • Perform inspections using Quality Assurance procedures and work instructions.
  • Assignments can change frequently from general cleaning, sorting parts, and general housekeeping.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

  • Proper operation of hoists and cranes in a safe manner and complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.
  • Operate company computer systems.
  • Operate general hand tools.
  • Operate shop floor equipment.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
  • Ability to understand and support company policies and procedures.  
  • Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Possess good communication and reasoning skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether written or oral.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business - enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change - within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

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 steel, stainless steel, cold-rolled steel, hot rolled steel, aluminum, copper, brass, hastelloy and inconel into a variety of shapes, including panels, hemispheres, hoppers, venturis, cans, pans, shells and other formed metal parts.