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QPS Employment Group
Skilled- Boring Bar Machinist
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What they do
A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$48,959 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
Boring Bar Machinist (Large Capacity / Heavy Plate)Wage:
$30.00- 40.
Shift:
1stHours:
6:30am-2:30pm QPS Employment Group is seeking an experienced Boring Bar Machinist to set up and operate large-capacity boring equipment for machining heavy plate and fabricated components at a company in Oak Creek, WI. This role is critical to maintaining this company's high standards of precision, quality, and turnaround in a full-service fabrication environment. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire. Boring Bar Machinist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Set up and operate large horizontal boring mills / boring bars (e.g., Fermat or similar).
- Machine large, heavy plate weldments and fabricated components.
- Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
- Perform precision boring, drilling, milling, and finishing operations.
- Align and secure large workpieces using overhead cranes and rigging.
- Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to maintain tolerances.
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools (micrometers, bore gauges, etc.).
- Maintain equipment and ensure proper tooling selection and setup.
- Work closely with fabrication, welding, and quality teams to meet project requirements.
- Follow all safety procedures in a heavy industrial environment.
Boring Bar Machinist Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience operating boring mills / boring bars (large capacity preferred).
- Experience machining large weldments or heavy plate steel.
- Strong understanding of machining practices, feeds, speeds, and tooling.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
- Experience with tight tolerance machining on large components.
- Familiarity with overhead crane operation and rigging (preferred).
- Basic CNC knowledge or manual machining experience (depending on equipment).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Experience with Fermat boring mills or similar large machines preferred.
- CMM or advanced inspection experience preferred.
- Background in fabrication shops or job-shop environments preferred.
- Welding or fabrication knowledge preferred.
- Ability to lift, rig, and maneuver heavy materials with assistance.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Working in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, and heavy equipment.
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