Field Line Bore Technician / Heavy Manual Machinist
Direct Hire PositionLocation: Bolivar, OH
Shift: Monday-Friday, 6: 00 AM-2: 30 PM
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
- Heavy MIG welding is the primary welding process; TIG and stick are used occasionally
- 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.