Custom Design Components

At a Glance

• Company Name: Custom Design Components
• Location: Howard City, MI
• Shop Type: Precision Manufacturing / CNC Machine Shop (Hydraulic Component Specialist)
• Industries Served: Agriculture, Construction, Industrial Equipment, Sanitation, Forestry, Specialty Machinery
• Typical Work: High-mix / Production / Prototype-to-Production
• Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling (3-axis), CNC Turning, CNC-turned components, precision machining
• Materials: Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and other machinable metals (confirm if more apply)
• Certifications: Quality-controlled manufacturing processes (formal certifications not specified)
• Shift Environment: Day & 2nd Shift Operations (including 2nd shift production leadership roles)

About Custom Design Components

Custom Design Components is a precision CNC machining company specializing exclusively in hydraulic manifolds and hydraulic system components, located in Howard City, MI.

Since 1993, the company has supported critical industries including agriculture, construction, industrial equipment, sanitation, and forestry by manufacturing high-performance hydraulic manifolds and precision-machined components.

With over three decades of experience, the shop has built a reputation for precision engineering, consistent quality, and dependable production output. The facility combines skilled machinists, CNC manufacturing expertise, and disciplined production processes to deliver both standard and custom hydraulic solutions at scale.

This is a production-focused machine shop where accuracy, repeatability, and process control are central to every job.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists and production staff at Custom Design Components work on precision hydraulic systems and supporting components, including:

• Hydraulic manifold blocks (standard and custom designs)
• CNC-turned hydraulic components such as pistons, plugs, gland nuts, and cavity plugs
• Build-to-print and custom-designed fluid power components
• Prototype, low-volume (as low as 10 pieces), and high-volume production runs
• Production requiring tight dimensional consistency and repeatability

Work involves reading technical drawings, setting up CNC machines, and ensuring parts meet strict quality requirements for hydraulic system performance.

Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis production machining)
• CNC Turning (precision cylindrical components)
• CNC-turned and machined hydraulic system components
• Prototype and production machining
• Build-to-print manufacturing for hydraulic systems

CNC Equipment

(Equipment list can be expanded if needed)

CNC Milling

• 3-axis CNC machining centers

CNC Turning

• CNC lathes for precision hydraulic components
• Production turning equipment for repeatable parts

Software & Programming

• CNC programming (machine-level and production workflows)
• Production planning and scheduling systems
• Basic ERP system navigation
• Microsoft Excel / Word for operational tracking

Quality, Inspection & Standards

Custom Design Components maintains strict quality expectations across all production work, including:

• In-process inspection and verification
• Final inspection of all hydraulic components
• Precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Deburring and cleaning processes to ensure part integrity
• Continuous focus on reducing defects and improving consistency

Every part is manufactured with a strong emphasis on clean, precise, and functional hydraulic performance.

Why Machinists Choose Custom Design Components

Machinists and production professionals choose this shop because:

• Long-established company (since 1993) with stable production demand
• Specialized focus on hydraulic manifolds and precision components
• Clean, detail-oriented manufacturing environment
• Strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship
• Opportunities to work on both standard and custom engineering projects
• Family-owned culture with a focus on trust, accountability, and long-term stability
• No minimum-order flexibility supporting both prototypes and production runs

This is a shop where precision matters and the work directly supports critical hydraulic systems across multiple industries.

Open CNC Machinist & Production Jobs

Custom Design Components is currently hiring for:

• CNC Production Manager – 2nd Shift
• CNC Machinist / Setup Operator (Hydraulic Components)
• CNC Turning / Milling Operators (as applicable)

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Custom Design Components