CNC Lathe Programmer–Hydraulics Repair Specialist (Lincoln, NE)

Step into a day where precision meets problem‑solving. In our hydraulic repair and manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE, you’ll split your time between writing efficient CNC code, setting up lathes, and restoring critical fluid power components that keep industrial, agricultural, construction, and heavy equipment running.

What you’ll do

• Program, set up, and operate CNC lathes and shop equipment to machine hydraulic parts and assemblies.
• Create and edit CNC programs; reverse‑engineer parts to develop accurate programs and setups.
• Interpret blueprints plus hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical schematics/drawings.
• Measure, inspect, and verify part quality; troubleshoot machining and hydraulic performance issues.
• Replace worn components, adjust tooling and offsets, and perform routine machine maintenance.
• Machine shafts, rods, housings, sleeves, fittings, valves, and other hydraulic/industrial components.
• Rebuild and repair hydraulic pumps, cylinders, motors, and custom hydraulic assemblies.

Tools & technologies

• CAM: Mastercam, GibbsCAM, Surfcam
• CNC equipment: 5+ axis VMC, 5+ axis CNC lathes (including Okuma LU4000‑EX)

What you’ll bring

• 1+ years of CNC setup/programming on lathes, or direct experience with the Okuma LU4000‑EX (required).
• Demonstrated ability to create/edit CNC programs and reverse‑engineer parts into programs (required).
• Ability to read hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical schematics/drawings (required).
• Preferred exposure to hydraulic repair, pump rebuild, fluid power, industrial, construction, AG, or mechanical repair/rebuild.

Core proficiencies

• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

Compensation & benefits

• $55,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
• Top benefits
• Plenty of overtime opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• & more

Heads up: Our recruiting team calls remotely—your caller ID may show a (774) area code.

Apply now to build, program, and restore the components that power entire industries.