Horizontal Turning Machine Operator

Horsburgh & Scott; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsburgh & Scott in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Horizontal Turning Machine Operator to set up, operate, and maintain horizontal turning machines, both manual and CNC, to manufacture precision cylindrical parts. You will read blueprints, select tooling, load programs, adjust speeds and feeds, and perform in-process quality checks using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

This role requires a high school diploma and 2–5 years of experience with boring mills or related equipment, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience operating boring mills or related machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

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 machines to shape metal or other materials by turning, boring, facing, and threading.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to inspect finished parts.
• 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
• Train and mentor junior operators as needed
• Adherent to all safety procedures, including proper rigging and handling of large and heavy components

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Boring mills

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, Horizontal Turning Operator, 1st and 2nd shifts in our Cleveland, Ohio facility

Horizontal Turning Machine Operator

Position Summary

The Horizontal Turning Operator is a skilled technician who sets up, operates, and maintains horizontal turning machines, both manual and CNC, to manufacture precision cylindrical parts. They interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure parts meet exact specifications, using various cutting tools and measuring instruments.

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 machines to shape metal or other materials by turning, boring, facing, and threading
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to inspect finished parts
• 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
• Train and mentor junior operators as needed
• Adherent 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.

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