Field Line Bore Tech

Field Line Bore Technician / Heavy Manual Machinist

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Manual Machinist / Field Line Bore Technician to perform machining and repair work on heavy equipment components both in the shop and at customer locations. Previous line-boring experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with a strong heavy manual machining background can be trained on Climax portable line-boring equipment and welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform approximately 80% field work and 20% shop work
• Machine and repair heavy equipment components at customer locations
• Set up and operate Climax portable line-boring equipment
• Perform manual machining using lathes, boring mills, saws, and related equipment
• Perform heavy MIG welding as needed
• Read blueprints and repair specifications
• Hold tight machining tolerances
• Use micrometers, calipers, indicators, thread gauges, and other precision measuring tools
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment
• Travel to customer sites in a company service vehicle

Qualifications

• Strong heavy manual machining experience required
• Experience with manual lathes, boring mills, or similar large machining equipment
• Previous line-boring or portable machining experience is a plus, but training is available
• Welding experience is preferred, but candidates with strong machining backgrounds can be trained
• Ability to read blueprints and work to tight tolerances
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
• Valid Class A CDL required
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card if not already held
• Must provide personal hand tools up to 1"
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CNC experience is a plus but not required

Schedule & Overtime

• Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
• No on-call rotation
• Occasional weekday overtime and travel
• Overtime may reach approximately 10-15 hours during heavier workloads
• Saturday work may occasionally be requested but is rare

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored pension plan
• Health insurance options, including HSA option
• Dental and vision insurance
• First-year paid time off with additional PTO based on tenure
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-provided and laundered uniforms
• Continued technical and professional training
• Credit union access
• Scholarship opportunities for employees' spouses and children

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced heavy manual machinist who enjoys field work and wants to expand into portable line boring and equipment repair.