Boring Bar

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Engine, located in Beloit, Wisconsin, is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate horizontal boring/milling equipment. You will read blueprints, select tools, and machine parts to tight tolerances in a hands-on, manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, high school diploma, and the ability to work with precision tools. This on-site position offers opportunities to contribute to military-grade engine production in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Proven experience/knowledge in setting up/operating manual boring bar.
• Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition.
• High school diploma; Higher degree from a technical school will be appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignment, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
• Make set ups using tools and equipment needed, select feeds and speeds.
• Machine parts to drawing dimensions performing operations such as bore, cobore, tap, drill, ream, counterbore, mill ends.
• Rework/repair parts as required.
• Work to tolerances of ± .0005 by adjusting and setting tools.
• Handle heavy parts by hoist or overhead crane.

Skills

Manual boring bar setup/operation

Blueprint reading

Quality control principles

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical school degree (preferred)

Tools

Horizontal boring machine

Milling machine

Micrometers/Calipers

Dial indicators

Hoist/Overhead crane

Blueprints/drawings

Job description

About Fairbanks Morse Engine

Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions.

Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com.

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and AffPrAntiative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Position Summary

Primary Function: To set up and operate a horizontal boring and milling machine.

Tools & Equipment: Horizontal boring and milling machine, rotary table, angle stands, set up blocks, facing head, boring head, machine attachments, face mills, arbors, clamps, bolts, fixtures, hammer, wrenches, micrometers, verniers, calipers, scales, dial indicators, gages, blueprints, sketches, process sheets, hoist, overhead crane.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives assignment, drawings, and/or verbal instructions.
• Make set ups using tools and equipment needed, select feeds and speeds.
• Machine parts to drawing dimensions performing operations such as bore, cobore, tap, drill, ream, counterbore, mill ends; face thrust bearings.
• Rework/repair parts as required.
• Work to tolerances of ± .0005 by adjusting and setting tools.
• Handle heavy parts by hoist or overhead crane.

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• Proven experience/knowledge in setting up/operating manual boring bar.
• Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition.
• High school diploma; Higher degree from a technical school will be appreciated.

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work independently w/minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to thrive in a critical thinking environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.