Boring Mill Operator

SUMMARY:
Excellent opportunity for a qualified Boring Mill Operator to be responsible for accurate machining, line boring, facing, drilling, and machining of large fabricated and heavy engineering components to specification.

POSITION INFO:
Qualification

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Trade Tested Fitter & Turner / Toomaker

• Minimum 5 years' experience operating horizontal or vertical boring mills.
• Experience operating conventional centre lathes will be a distinct advantage.
• Experience machining large fabricated steel components.
• Experience in heavy engineering, mining, or hydraulic equipment manufacturing will be advantageous.
• Experience with line boring is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances and fits.
• Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment including: Verniers, Micrometers, Dial indicators, Bore gauges, Height gauges.
• Knowledge of cutting tools and machining parameters.
• Ability to calculate speeds, feeds, and dimensions.
• Experience with conventional boring mills.
• Ability to independently set up and operate a conventional centre lathe, including turning, facing, drilling, boring, and threading operations (CNC machining experience will be advantageous.)
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience machining:
• Rock breaker booms.
• Hydraulic cylinders.
• Heavy mining equipment.
• Large welded fabrications.
• Pivot pin bores and bearing housings.
• Precision line boring and repair work.
• Conventional lathe machining of shafts, pins, bushes, sleeves, and other precision components.