Horizontal Turning Machine Operator

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

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Horizontal Turning Machine Operator
Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, setup sheets, and work orders to determine machining requirements and sequencesPerform full machine setups including tooling selection, fixture installation, work holding, and workpiece alignment for large-scale componentsOperate machines to shape metal or other materials by turning, boring, facing, and threadingUse precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to inspect finished partsSet up, load, and execute CNC programs; make at-machine edits or adjustments as required to meet dimensional and surface finish requirementsAdjust machining parameters such as speeds, feeds, depth of cut, and tool offsets to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and tool lifeMonitor machining operations to ensure conformance to specifications, making real-time corrections as neededInspect machined components using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and height gaugesPerform in-process quality checks and verify critical dimensions to ensure compliance with engineering tolerancesMaintain machine cleanliness and perform routine preventive maintenance and daily operator careDocument production data, inspection results, and any nonconformances; promptly communicate machine or quality issues to supervisionCollaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to ensure proper interpretation of requirements and continuous process improvementTrain and mentor junior operators as neededAdherent to all safety procedures, including proper rigging and handling of large and heavy componentsEducation & ExperienceEducation: High school diploma or equivalentExperience: 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. xzbcwsv
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