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Posted August 22, 2026

Horizontal Boring Mill Operator

EST Tool & Machine
Brodhead, KY, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Off Shift Horizontal Boring Mill Operator

Pay Rate: $20-$24 Based on experience


Job Duties:

  • Follow Part Process Packet:
    • How to set the part up for each operation.
    • Program name and tools for each program.
  • Follow Instructions from previous Shift:
    • Instructions concerning where to continue running part.
    • What operations need completed.
  • Observe machines regularly throughout the shift for:
    • Inserts/Tooling Wear (Change as needed)
    • End of operation (Check part to print)
    • Program issues that may occur
  • Fill out digital documents/paperwork during each shift:
    • Time Tracking—Detailed notes for next operator to know what issues happened on their shift, what operation part is on, etc.
    • Part Check—Measurements for dimensions bubbled on print
    • Time Ticket—Documentation of jobs worked on throughout shift (How you get paid)
    • Non-Conformances—Red tag to identify scrap or rework parts due to tooling, operator issues, or program issues.
    • Work Orders—Machinery/Equipment that is not functioning properly.
  • Shovel chips
  • Keep area clean
  • Follow all company safety protocol.

Skills/Qualification:

  • Requirement: Minimum of 2 year experience setting up and running a horizontal boring mill.
  • Ability to use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, etc.)
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Self-Motivated
  • Take pride in your work.
  • Follow written/verbal instructions.
  • Prior experience running CNC machines and/or 5-axis mills.

Benefits:


  • Medical Coverage (Company pays ½ of Employee’s Health Care Plan)

  • 401K (Company matches 0.5% per 1%)

  • Life Insurance Options

  • Additional Insurance Options (Aflac)

  • Paid Vacation (Up to 3 Years = 1 Week Vacation, 3 Years = 2 Weeks Vacation, Accrue a day every year until top out at 3 Weeks Vacation (8 years))

  • 4 Sick Days a year

  • Tool Bill Policy (Full time employees can purchase needed tools from MSC on “credit” and pay back a minimum of $25.00 a week until paid off— “Credit” Amount cannot exceed a week’s salary.

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