CNC Machinist - Horizontal Boring Mill

Cogent Talent Solutions
Corpus Christi, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Experienced machinists with horizontal boring mill expertise and adaptability in dynamic shop environments will find this full-time role in Corpus Christi, TX, suits those with a focus on precision manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with at least 2 years of hands-on experience operating CNC Horizontal Boring Mills and a strong mechanical aptitude
    — “Minimum of 2 years experience operating a CNC Horizontal Boring Mill”
  • Individuals who thrive in environments requiring frequent adaptation to shifting priorities and unexpected events
    — “Be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.”
  • Professionals who can interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications to guide machine operations
    — “study and interpret complex engineering drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine precise dimensions, tolerances, and the correct sequence of operations”

Things to consider

  • The role demands close collaboration with supervisors and experienced machinists, not independent operation
    — “Under the direction of a supervisor and experienced machinists”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle large-scale parts and heavy-part handling as part of daily responsibilities
    — “adapt smoothly to a dynamic shop environment with changing priorities and heavy-part handling”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of interpreting engineering drawings and executing precise setups on your resume
    — “study and interpret complex engineering drawings, manuals, and specifications”
  • Emphasize experience with quality inspection and reporting out-of-tolerance conditions in your interview responses
    — “Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunction to supervisor”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • producing high-quality, large-scale parts
  • adapting to a dynamic shop environment
Typical background
2 years experience operating CNC Horizontal Boring Mill

Skills & requirements

Required

CNC Horizontal Boring Mill OperationQuality InspectionMachine Setup

Preferred

Complex Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Stack & domain

CNC Horizontal Boring MillMachine SetupPrecision CuttingDeburringQuality InspectionAdaptabilityProblem SolvingAttention To DetailManufacturingHeavy Manufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Cogent Talent Solutions via Lever

Position Summary

Under the direction of a supervisor and experienced machinists, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, large-scale parts by operating and setting up horizontal boring mills and related heavy manufacturing equipment. This role requires you to study and interpret complex engineering drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine precise dimensions, tolerances, and the correct sequence of operations for custom workpieces. You will perform hands-on machine setup, precision cutting, deburring, and rigorous quality inspection to ensure every part conforms to exact requirements. You will also monitor machine performance, promptly report any out-of-tolerance conditions or equipment malfunctions, and adapt smoothly to a dynamic shop environment with changing priorities and heavy-part handling.

Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, responsible for quality parts produced on all manufacturing equipment. Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunction to supervisor
  • Responsible for set-up, operation, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements. 
  • Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  • Be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience operating a CNC Horizontal Boring Mill
  • Under the direction of a supervisor and/or experienced machinist, responsible for quality parts produced on all manufacturing equipment. Reports all out of tolerances or machine malfunction to supervisor
  • Responsible for set-up, operation, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements. 
  • Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  • Be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Source: Cogent Talent Solutions careers (Lever)

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