Manual Boring Mill Machinist- 2nd SHIFT - Long term Career Opportunity
3 days ago
Niagara Falls
Job Description Job Title: Manual Boring Mill Machinist – Large Structural Steel (2nd Shift) Location: Buffalo, NY Job Type: Full-Time | 2nd Shift (4x10 Schedule) Shift Hours: Monday – Thursday | 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM (Enjoy a 3-Day Weekend Every Week!) Compensation: $27.00 – $35.00 / hour (Based on experience) + $1.50/hr 2nd Shift Differential Overtime: Available Why You’ll Love Working Here Build a stable, long-term trade career with a structural steel fabrication leader that has served North America for over 53 years. • 3-Day Weekends: Work 4 tens (Monday – Thursday) and enjoy every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off., • Guaranteed Job Security: Backlog of heavy structural work secured through 2031 and beyond., • Custom, Non-Repetitive Work: Set up and machine massive structural components and custom weldments for major infrastructure projects—no monotonous assembly lines., • Top-Tier Benefits: Low-deductible health coverage, 90% employer-paid dental/vision, and 100% company-paid disability insurance. What We Offer • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical insurance with a low HRA deductible; dental and vision premiums 90% employer-paid., • Financial Protection: $50,000 company-paid life insurance policy; 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability., • Retirement Planning: 401(k) with a 4% company match., • Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO., • Career Growth: Paid technical training, tooling upgrades, and advancement paths. Key Responsibilities • HBM Operation: Independently set up and operate large-scale manual/conventional Horizontal Boring Mills (work envelopes up to 20' x 10' with Digital Read-Out / DRO) to machine heavy structural steel, large fabrications, forgings, and castings., • Setup & Fixturing: Perform complete manual machine setups, including heavy part alignment, clamping, indicating, tool selection, and calculating speeds and feeds for various steel grades., • Precision Machining: Execute complex boring, facing, milling, drilling, and tapping operations while holding tight dimensional tolerances., • Blueprint Reading: Interpret structural engineering drawings, complex blueprints, geometric dimensioning, and welding symbols., • Quality & In-Process Inspection: Perform first-piece and continuous in-process dimensional verification using precision tools (outside/inside micrometers, depth gauges, bore gauges, dial test indicators, and vernier calipers)., • Safe Rigging: Collaborate with overhead crane operators and shop riggers to safely lift, position, and flip large-scale steel workpieces., • Maintenance & Cleanliness: Conduct basic preventative machine maintenance, track tooling wear, and maintain a clean, organized workstation. Candidate Qualifications Required: • Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience setting up and operating manual/conventional boring mills (Horizontal Boring Mills / HBM preferred), large vertical boring mills, or heavy manual milling machines., • Precision Inspection: Proven ability to inspect your own work using DRO systems, micrometers, bore gauges, and calipers., • Blueprint Proficiency: Strong ability to read and work directly from complex structural fabrication and engineering drawings., • Trade Background: Completion of a machinist apprenticeship, vocational/technical degree (ITI/trade school equivalent), or hands-on shop floor experience., • Reliability: Self-directed work ethic, steady attendance, and openness to scheduled overtime when production requires. Preferred: • 5+ years of experience working with heavy structural steel, massive weldments, or large industrial equipment., • Familiarity with heavy-duty machine brands (e.g., Skoda, Giddings & Lewis, Lucas, Toshiba, or Kuraki)., • Deep understanding of tool geometry, carbide insert selection, and speed/feed optimization for heavy plate and structural shapes., • Experience operating overhead bridge cranes and rigging oversized components. Physical Requirements • Continuous (75–100%): Standing and moving at the machining station., • Frequent (25–75%): Walking, bending, climbing work platforms, and working around large machinery., • Occasional (1–25%): Stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching overhead., • Lifting: Ability to lift and position tools and fixtures up to 50 lbs safely. How to Apply Ready to secure a long-term trade position with guaranteed work through 2031? Apply today with your resume. Please ensure your application highlights your experience with specific manual machines, DRO systems, and parts scale. • \nCompany Description If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career managing complex steel fabrication projects with a company that values stability, quality, and long-term employee growth, we encourage you to apply today. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career managing complex steel fabrication projects with a company that values stability, quality, and long-term employee growth, we encourage you to apply today.