Boring Operator I (Manual)

ELLWOOD; Irvine (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLWOOD in Irvine, PA, is looking for a Boring Operator I to operate various metal-cutting machines and equipment. The role involves executing work according to specifications and maintaining high-quality standards.

As an essential position, it requires training others and adhering to strict safety guidelines. Candidates should be prepared for rotating shifts and potential overtime hours. ELLWOOD is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of metal-cutting and related processing machines.
• Experience with turning lathes, boring lathes, and vertical boring mills is crucial.
• Must be able to perform preventative maintenance on machines.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of conventional metal-cutting machines.
• Plans and executes work according to product specifications.
• Maintains highest quality standards in all assigned work.
• Trains others in the operation of machinery within the shop.

Skills

Knowledge of hydro tracers

Digital readouts

Ability to operate overhead cranes

Understanding of blueprints and drawings

Job description

There are Boring Operator I positions based in Irvine, PA, but from time to time may be assigned to the Corry/Warren plants that may be awarded in the near future.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates all types of conventional metal‑cutting and related processing machines and equipment; knowledge of hydro tracers and digital readouts is required.
• Machines and equipment included, but not limited to, turning lathes, boring lathes, Vertical Boring mills, and horizontal boring mills, grinders, and saws for a wide range of steel forged products.
• Plans and performs setups, layouts, and execution of work according to product specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Determines proper operation sequence, selects speeds, feeds, and cutting tools according to type of materials and finish requirements.
• Uses special holding fixtures, counterbalances and counterweights for positioning and securing products in machines and to assure tolerances are achieved.
• Operates overhead cranes and/or radio‑controlled cranes when and where required and/or assigned.
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules.
• Maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.
• Maintains all reports and recordkeeping as required.
• Trains others in the proper operation of any and/or all machinery within the Machine Shop classifications/groups.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all machines.
• Maintains all housekeeping in work area.
• Performs other routine labor work as assigned and as required in accordance with production flow.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, including 24/7 and in some areas there may be seven‑day continuous schedules and there will be times when overtime work (over 40 hours/week) will be mandatory.
• Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function.

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.