Senior Horizontal Boring Mill & Vertical Turret Lathe Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Are You the Expert Who Owns Heavy-Part Accuracy?

JWC Machine and Fab (Mobile, AL) builds precision components for industrial clients who expect flawless results. We run both standard production and complex, one‑off work across many materials—and we do it with pride. Ready to lead on HBMs and VTLs with parts up to 44,000 lbs?

• Impact: Your setups, offsets, and in‑process checks determine whether massive parts meet spec the first time.
• Range: Contribute anywhere from load/setup to full independent setup, programming, and execution—compensation scales with capability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and supervision to design efficient, safe, first‑time‑right setups.

• Load, rig, and fixture oversized workpieces using overhead cranes and precision tooling.
• Set up and operate Horizontal Boring Mills and Vertical Turret Lathes per drawings and job travelers.
• Run in‑process dimensional inspections using height gages, dial indicators, and precision levels for large‑format features.
• Control the cut: apply offsets, make minor program edits, and hold GD&T callouts.
• Escalate safety, tooling, and quality concerns early—prevent issues before they become downtime.
• Keep records straight, including material and job traceability.

• Background on large CNC platforms (HBMs, VTLs, large boring mills, or comparable heavy iron).
• Confidence working around very large parts and advanced fixturing systems.
• Fluency reading engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Experience with large‑scale inspection methods (height gauges, indicators, precision levels).
• Fanuc or similar control experience; comfort with program edits is a plus.
• Independent setup/programming capability preferred (and pays accordingly).
• Overhead crane operation experience or readiness to certify.
• Safety‑first mindset with rigging and heavy equipment.

• GD&T and print interpretation
• Equipment troubleshooting
• CNC tooling selection and optimization
• CNC programming
• CNC machine repair and installation
• G‑Code / M‑Code
• Accurate use of tape measures
• Setup and changeover for CNC equipment
• Precision hand metrology
• Advanced inspection and gauge use
• Spindle maintenance and repair
• Production‑run setup strategies
• Manual machining skills

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, Hwachon, Dmg Mori Seiki, Makino, Kitamura, Doosan, Haas, Okuma
• Boring Mill: Gidding & Lew, Doosan, Hurco, Kuraki, Toshiba, Union
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Hwachon, Dmg Mori Seiki, Mikron, Matsuura

• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and scope of responsibility
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• 100% company‑paid health insurance
• Annual performance bonus
• Relocation help for the right candidate

Location: Mobile, Alabama

*JWC Machine and Fab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all candidates based on skill, experience, and demonstrated ability.