FlexTrades is hiring experienced HBM Machinists for nationwide project-based assignments supporting large-part machining and heavy industrial manufacturing operations.
This opportunity is built for machinists with experience setting up and operating large Vertical Turret Lathes, Vertical Boring Mills or comparable CNC lathe equipment. The role involves machining large steel components, making offsets, changing tooling and performing in-process inspections in a job shop environment.
Position Overview
The HBM Machinist sets up and operates large CNC machining equipment with a focus on Vertical Turret Lathes and Vertical Boring Mills.
Machinists will complete turning, drilling, tapping, boring and slotting operations on large carbon steel and stainless steel parts. This position requires blueprint reading, basic GD&T knowledge and the ability to make independent machine adjustments that maintain dimensional accuracy and production quality.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate large Vertical Turret Lathes with Fanuc controls
- Operate Vertical Boring Mills and comparable large CNC lathe equipment
- Machine large carbon steel and stainless steel components
- Perform turning, drilling, tapping, boring and slotting operations
- Make machine offsets and adjustments to maintain part quality
- Change tooling during setups and production runs
- Assist with machine setup verification
- Read and follow blueprints, setup sheets and work instructions
- Perform deburring using grinders, files, Scotch-Brite and buffing tools
- Conduct in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments
- Verify completed work meets established quality requirements
- Document inspection results accurately
- Move large parts and fixtures using overhead cranes and forklifts
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area
- Follow all established safety, quality and manufacturing procedures
Required Qualifications
- Experience setting up and operating VTLs, VBMs or large CNC lathe equipment
- Ability to make machine offsets and operating adjustments
- Experience machining large and heavy components
- Experience machining stainless steel and carbon steel
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Understanding of basic GD&T
- Experience using calipers, micrometers and other precision measuring tools
- Experience performing deburring with hand and power tools
- Ability to work with large parts in a job shop environment
- Ability to work in a loud and dirty manufacturing environment
- Ability to work in shop temperatures that may be hot or cold depending on the season
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating Fanuc-controlled machines
- Experience machining large forgings
- Overhead crane experience
- Forklift experience
- Experience working in nuclear manufacturing
- Experience working in heavy industrial or similar manufacturing environments
Training may be provided for overhead crane and forklift operation.
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production, improve quality and complete critical projects by providing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our manufacturing partners rely on experienced machinists to complete complex setups, handle large components and maintain precision throughout demanding machining operations.
Apply Today
If you have experience setting up and operating large VTL, VBM or CNC lathe equipment, apply today to join FlexTrades as an HBM Machinist.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
