Job Description

Position Overview

The Horizontal Boring Mill CNC Machinist is capable of producing highly detailed and accurate machined parts to propel our production potential even further. The ideal candidate will have both manual and CNC experience with horizontal boring milling machines and be familiar with CNC conversational programming language.

Machinist Job Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains horizontal boring milling machines and lathes with heavy/large equipment/parts
• Operates with knowledge and experience of conversational CNC programming
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary
• Maintains inventory of completed products
• Initiates/ remote crane operation
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects
• Identifies the need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs
• Welding and/or mechanical experience a plus
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Forklift operation a plus/ often needed

Machinist Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in math
• Basic computer skills
• Conversational CNC programming experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly
• Working knowledge of safety protocols
• Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred

The Horizontal Boring Mill Operator must be capable of the following:

• Place slings and/or chains onto hook block for loading and unloading parts.  Chains can weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Climb or step up onto mill table for the following activities:
  1. Removing chains
  2. Securing part to table
  3. Set and read dial indicator
  4. Securing part to table by tightening with wrench.   Apply sufficient torque to ensure the load does not move while machining.
• Lifting and installing cutting tools into spindle.  Tooling can weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Standing at the machine for 6-8 hours per day.
• Vision sufficient to read handheld micrometers and dial indicators.

Benefits

- Steel Equipment Specialists actively benchmarks our employee positions to confirm we offer the most competitive of salaries and accurately scale commensurate with experience.

- Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, and disability insurance 

- 401(k) retirement plan with excellent company match

- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

- Professional development opportunities

- Student Loan reimbursement opportunities to maximize earnings

Steel Equipment Specialists, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Join our team and help us maintain our commitment to safety excellence in the steel manufacturing and engineering industry! Your expertise and dedication will make a significant impact on our organization and contribute to the growth of our business, our employees, and our community.