HYDAC Group

CNC Apprenticeship

HYDAC Group  •  Glendale Heights, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized any demand our customers require.

We are seeking a motivated CNC Apprentice to join our team. This is a hands-on training role designed for individuals looking to build a career in CNC machining. You will learn how to operate, set up, and eventually program CNC machines under the guidance of experienced machinists.

No prior CNC experience is required—but mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn are essential.


What You’ll Learn

  • CNC machine operation
  • Blueprint reading and basic GD&T
  • Precision measurement using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
  • Tooling setup and offsets
  • Basic G-code and CNC programming fundamentals
  • Shop safety and quality control processes

Requirements

  • Assist machinists with setup and operation of CNC machines
  • Load/unload parts and monitor machine cycles
  • Perform basic inspections of finished parts
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Follow all safety and quality standards
  • Participate in structured training and skill development

Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic math skills (fractions, decimals)
  • Mechanical aptitude or interest in manufacturing
  • Reliable attendance and work ethic

Preferred (not required):

  • Trade school coursework or certifications
  • Experience with tools, machining, or manufacturing
  • Ability to read basic blueprints

What We Offer

  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Career advancement into CNC Operator ? Setup ? Programmer roles
  • Competitive pay with regular increases based on skill progression
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Starting pay $22.00/hour
HYDAC Group

About HYDAC Group

HYDAC stands for hydraulics, systems and fluid engineering.

With more than 10,000 employees, 50 subsidiaries and more than 500 service partners HYDAC is a worldwide reliable partner in fluid technology.

The product range extends from components over subsystems to complex, controlled drive units for mobile and stationary units. In addition, we offer our customers a large package of technical services around the HYDAC Fluid Engineering for hydraulic oil, lubricants, cooling lubricants and water.

Our target focuses to increase the availability of machines and installations and to reduce the operating costs of our customers.

The development focuses on Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, E-Mobility, energy-efficient hydraulics as well as process transparency, electrification and functional Integration.

HYDAC invests annually approx. 5 % of turnover in R&D activities. As well as developing new innovative products, we are also constantly improving on current technology. The company’s own research and development work is complemented by the exchange of technology with institutes and universities.

The HYDAC group has a competent worldwide network as well as a high quality standard and customer orientation and thus fulfills the high requirements of the international market.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sulzbach/Saar, DE
Year Founded
1963
Website
hydac.com
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