Horizontal Mill Machinist

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Horizontal Boring Mill Machinist to join our team at our Dover, OH facility. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for setting up, and operating a large horizontal boring mill, but may be asked to run manual lathes when needed. You will work primarily on machining large, high-precision components—including mechanical tube parts and heavy industrial blocks—ensuring strict adherence to technical blueprints and quality standards.

• Setup & Operation:
  Plan and efficiently set up and operate large horizontal boring mills to perform tasks such as milling, drilling, tapping, fly cutting, and boring.
• Blueprint Reading:
  Interpret complex technical blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T symbols to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequences.
• Precision Inspection:
  Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, vernier calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators) to maintain tight tolerances.
• Material Handling & Rigging:
  Safely load and align heavy parts, mechanical tubing, or castings onto the machine bed or fixtures using overhead cranes and hoists.
• Daily Maintenance:
  Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery, monitor fluid and coolant levels, and ensure a clean, safe workspace.

• Proven Experience:
  
  Experience setting up and operating Horizontal Boring Mills in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Tooling Mastery:
  Expertise in selecting appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, inserts, and calculating correct feeds and speeds for different materials (steel, alloys, heavy tubing).
• Rigging
  
  Experience:
  
  Competence in operating overhead cranes and utilizing proper rigging techniques for large, heavy components.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong mathematical skills, mechanical aptitude, and a sharp eye for detail.

We offer competitive wages (starting wage up to $40.00/hr).

• Medical, Dental*
• Paid Holidays*
• Union Pension*
• Paid Vacation
• Eligible following 60 day union trial period

Job Type: Full-time, Monday through Thursday

Work Location:

Dover, OH

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties in order to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Nothing in this job description restricts Management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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