Horizontal Boring Mill Operator (1st and 2nd shift openings)

Horsburgh & Scott; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsburgh & Scott in Cleveland, OH seeks an experienced Horizontal Boring Mill Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts. You will set up and operate large horizontal boring mills, read blueprints, program CNCs, and ensure tight tolerances on heavy gear components.

Position requires 2–5 years in shop environments, mechanical aptitude, and ability to work independently on high-value parts within a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of experience operating boring mills or related machine shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently on large-scale components.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, setup sheets, and work orders to determine machining requirements and sequences.
• Perform full machine setups including tooling selection, fixture installation, work holding, and alignment for large components.
• Operate horizontal boring mills to perform facing, boring, drilling, contouring, and precision finishing.
• Set up, load, and execute CNC programs; make at-machine edits or adjustments to meet tolerances and finish requirements.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, depth of cut, and tool offsets to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor operations and verify conformance to specifications with precision measuring tools.
• Inspect machined components using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and height gauges.
• Document production data and any nonconformances; communicate issues to supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform routine preventive maintenance on machines.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams for continuous process improvement.
• Adhere to safety procedures when handling large and heavy components.

Skills

Boring mills

CNC programming

Blueprint interpretation

Machinist experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Job description

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 (1st and 2nd shift openings)

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. Openings for 1st and 2nd shift!

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 Manufacturing 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.