Horizontal Machinist — Large HMCs | Immediate Openings

CTR Corporation; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CTR Group is seeking several Horizontal Machinists in Mobile, AL to operate large horizontal mills, HMCs, and HBMs. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up fixtures, selecting tooling, and monitoring processes to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

Applicants should have 3+ years of experience with horizontal milling, familiarity with overhead cranes, rigging, and safety procedures. CNC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating horizontal milling equipment (HMCs/HBMs/large horizontals).
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, and precision measurement.
• Ability to set up and run large/heavy components with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate horizontal mills or HMCs to machine steel and alloys.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions to determine machining requirements.
• Perform complex setups including fixturing, leveling, aligning and securing large parts.
• Select tooling, speeds and feeds based on material and operation.
• Monitor processes and adjust to maintain tolerances and finish.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, etc.
• Collaborate with welders and machinists to resolve issues and support production flow.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Horizontal milling

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CNC experience

Heavy lifting

Overhead cranes

Machining principles

Precision measurement

Job description

CTR Group is seeking several Horizontal Machinists in Mobile, AL to operate large horizontal mills, HMCs, and HBMs. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up fixtures, selecting tooling, and monitoring processes to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

Applicants should have 3+ years of experience with horizontal milling, familiarity with overhead cranes, rigging, and safety procedures. CNC experience is a plus.