Horizontal Boring Mill Operator

Celeros Flow Technology; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Celeros Flow Technology is seeking an experienced Machinist with horizontal boring expertise in Downey, CA. The role focuses on setting up and operating manual machines, reading blueprints, and maintaining tight tolerances on precision parts.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of horizontal boring experience, proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and gauges, and strong teamwork abilities. The position offers a daytime schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–10 years experience with horizontal boring machines.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Proficient with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Must maintain tight tolerances and surface finishes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate milling/turning machines using required tooling.
• Read work orders and select proper work center and tooling.
• Install tooling such as jaws, chucks, fixtures and cutting tools.
• Use gauges and precision instruments to verify tolerances.
• Clean burrs and ensure safe tool operation.
• Train other employees on machine tools and operations.
• Maintain tool safety and PPE compliance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English literacy

Precision measurement

Machining knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

5–10 years horizontal boring experience

Ability to read drawings/blueprints

Proficiency with calipers, gauges, micrometers

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauges

Job description

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MACHINIST - HORIZONTAL BORING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Location: Downey, CA

Work Schedule/Hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Pay Range: $30-35/HOUR. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

The Machinist will have experience with horizontal boring machines. There will be an emphasis on pumps or rotating equipment in a shop environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating various machines used for milling and turning, and using the tools required for operating manual machines.
• Reading and interpreting work orders to select the proper work center and identify required tooling to operate.
• Obtaining and installing proper tooling, such as jaws, chucks, fixtures, and cutting tools.
• Using various gauges and precision instruments (i.e calipers, IDOD micrometers, indicators, and special gaging equipment, etc.) to ensure quality is maintained and tolerances are met.
• Cleaning and removing burrs after the operation is completed.
• Training other employees on a variety of machine tools and operations.
• Returning tooling and reporting any difficulties with tooling or material.
• Maintain and practice safe machining tool usage, such as lathe guards, chuck guards, and PPE.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with fractional measurements and decimals.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all machine tools in your area of responsibility to produce various parts within specifications from blueprints.
• Read and understand basic manufacturing mechanical blueprints, and use good basic math skills in addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Hold very close tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Exceptional teamwork skills and strong communication abilities.
• Working knowledge or ability to learn to use a micrometer, depth micrometer, dial indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.
• A demonstrated history of good attendance and a safe work record.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5 - 10 years of horizontal boring machine experience.
• Experience working with very tight tolerance of +/- .001.
• The ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and other documents.
• Proficiency with measuring equipment, such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.
• Experience working with a variety of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, hard-coated components, and composite materials.

WHAT WE DO

Celeros Flow Technology is helping to engineer a more sustainable future by developing products for emerging carbon capture and storage applications, new nuclear and renewable energy, while supporting existing customers in decarbonizing their operations. Our full lifecycle solutions are designed to reduce emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable returns. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient, and cleaner energy future.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Providing great benefit choices to you and your family is just one of the many ways Celeros Flow Technology supports the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful – you!

Key benefits include:

• Health Insurance (effective on start date)
• Dental/Vision (effective on start date)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off/Generous Holiday Schedule

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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