Horizontal Boring Mill Machine Operator

Horsburgh & Scott; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Horsburgh & Scott in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Horizontal Boring Mill Operator to set up and run horizontal boring mills for large, heavy gear components. You will interpret drawings, program and adjust CNCs, and ensure tight tolerances in a heavy industrial environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of related experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a disciplined approach to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–5 years of experience operating boring mills or similar equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with attention to detail in a heavy industrial setting.

Responsabilités

• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to determine machining requirements and sequences.
• Perform full machine setups including tooling selection, fixture installation, work holding, and alignment.
• Operate horizontal boring mills for facing, boring, drilling, contouring, and finishing of large components.
• Load and execute CNC programs; adjust at the machine to meet specs.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, depth of cut, and tool offsets to maintain accuracy and tool life.
• Monitor operations for conformance to specifications and make real-time corrections.
• Inspect components using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and height gauges.
• Document production data and nonconformances; communicate issues promptly.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams for process improvement.
• Adhere to safety procedures when handling large and heavy components.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

Read engineering drawings

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

CNC programming (G-code)

Calipers and micrometers

Description du poste

The Horsburgh & Scott company has over 140 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and maintaining gearboxes in heavy-duty applications around the world. We are experiencing market growth and need dedicated, quality employees to be part of our team. We are currently searching for experienced candidates for the following position in our Cleveland, Ohio facility.

Horizontal Boring Mill Machine Operator

Position Summary

The Horizontal Boring Mill Operator is a skilled machinist responsible for the setup and operation of horizontal boring mills used to machine large, heavy, and complex gear industry components. This role requires the ability to work from engineering drawings and process plans to produce precision‑machined parts that meet tight dimensional and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, setup sheets, and work orders to determine machining requirements and sequences
• Perform full machine setups including tooling selection, fixture installation, work holding, and workpiece alignment for large‑scale components
• Operate horizontal boring mills to perform facing, boring, drilling, contouring, and precision finishing operations on large castings and fabricated assemblies
• Set up, load, and execute CNC programs; make at‑machine edits or adjustments as required to meet dimensional and surface finish requirements
• Adjust machining parameters such as speeds, feeds, depth of cut, and tool offsets to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and tool life
• Monitor machining operations to ensure conformance to specifications, making real‑time corrections as needed
• Inspect machined components using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and height gauges
• Perform in‑process quality checks and verify critical dimensions to ensure compliance with engineering tolerances
• Maintain machine cleanliness and perform routine preventive maintenance and daily operator care
• Document production data, inspection results, and any nonconformances; promptly communicate machine or quality issues to supervision
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to ensure proper interpretation of requirements and continuous process improvement
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including proper rigging and handling of large and heavy components

Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience operating boring mills or related machine shop equipment

Additional Notes

• This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on large‑scale, high‑value components in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.