CNC Horizontal Boring Machinist

About Us

G.W. Becker, Inc. (GWBI) is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.

GWBI strives to provide a work environment in which both customer and employee interests are served. We value our employee’s talents, skills and abilities and seek to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which we can all excel.

The Horizontal Boring Mill Machinist is responsible completely and independently set-up, operate and adjust boring machine (Fermat Boring Mill) using an advanced understanding of set-up techniques using precision tools, such as indicators and probes to run production orders to support all areas of production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Check machine to be used for missing, loose, or damaged equipment. Check oil and coolant levels and initiate maintenance service and/or repair.
• Identify type of set-up required.
• Prepare to set-up job or run previously set-up job by reviewing work order, operator’s or setup documents, or blueprints.
• Ensure that correct material (e.g., type, size, quantity) and tools or fixtures were issued and are free from visible defects.
• Perform layout work, as required.
• Edit speeds and feeds for machining programs within established guidelines.
• Ensure safe working conditions, as required.
• Select machine accessories and holding devices per manufacturing plan. Verify apparatus is in good condition. Identify fixtures, shop aids, or templates to be used and fabricate shop aids, as required.
• Attach machine accessories, tools, fixtures (e.g. coolant lines, air nozzles), workpiece, shop aids and gears using dial indicators, wrenches, bolts, clamps and overhead cranes.
• Retrieve and download CNC programs to machine controller using computing equipment and downloading from various servers/data bases, as required.
• Select and check cutting tools using preset machine per program or CNC documents. Ensure cutters are the correct type, length, diameter, radius and are in good condition.
• Load and unload cutters following program information or set-up documents, using tool holders, hand tools (e.g., wrenches, mallets, spanners).
• Set machine coordinates or index points per CNC documents, including cutter offset/compensations using controller keyboard, dial indicator, probes, shims and edge finders.
• Run machine to perform milling operations (e.g., boring, drilling, reaming, tapping, spot facing).
• Adjust machine settings (e.g., speeds and feeds) to correct machining problems or to prepare machine for next operation in sequence.
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure parts are complete per drawing and that there are no defects.
• Remove all sharp edges from part with deburring tool and/or file, as required.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (e.g. coolants, solvents) in approved manner per Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) using personal protective equipment, as required.
  Maintain personal and tool certifications, as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Desire to pursue training opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to cooperate and share expertise with others.
• Work well with others, respond to requests for assistance, focus on solving conflict not blaming, listen and get clarification and respond well to questions.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Take initiative, seeking out additional assignments rather than waiting for assignments.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
• Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
• Consistently be at work and be on time.
• Follow instructions, respond to direction; take responsibility for own actions.
• Operates more than one type of machine tool.
• Projects have some diversity and may be in support of production.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.rn. Additional hours may be required as needed.

TRAVEL

This position does not require travel.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Requires a technical degree in machining with little or no work experience.
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ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Current valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

EEO Statement

G.W. Becker Inc, provides fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  G.W. Becker, Inc. hires and promotes individual’s status, solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

 G.W. Becker, Inc. job descriptions are written to generally define the role of each person’s job to help the employee understand the expectations of the company. The essential functions, expected results, personal expectations; qualifications, training, physical requirements and work environment may not be all inclusive and were current as of the date of the most recent revision. G. W. Becker, Inc. may add or delete items as the need arises.  This job description does not create a contract or promise of employment.  You became an employee of G. W. Becker, Inc. voluntarily and your employment is at will.  “At will” means that you may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice.  Likewise, “at will” means that G. W. Becker, Inc. may terminate your employment at will at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as we do not violate federal or state laws.