Screw Machine Operator

About the role

Sets up and operates assigned multiple spindle automatic screw machines. Location: Winston‑Salem.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates multi‑spindle automatic screw machines to perform a limited range of rough and finish turning, facing, boring, drilling, reaming, tapping, threading, forming, and similar machining operations.
• Performs the job of automatic screw machine operator in its entirety as assigned.
• Sets up and operates machines at correct feeds and speeds, following standard operating procedures, producing good pieces within acceptable quality control limits per drawings.
• Receives direction from Team Leader or Set‑Up Person and works from detailed machine parts drawings, machine manuals, specifications, tool charts and instructions.
• As inspection of parts indicate, removes, sharpens, and resets tools, gauges work and makes machine adjustments as necessary.
• Sets up and assists in setup of the screw machine.
• Prior to operating screw machines at start of shift, moves parts produced by previous shift, if necessary, away from machines for pickup by the Material Handler or Shipping & Receiving personnel for transportation to be cleaned.
• Checks to see that there is sufficient bar stock in holder (stock reel) to proceed and that bar stock is correct for the parts ordered.
• Turns on machine and produces parts.
• Checks first part from each spindle produced for adherence to quality specifications. If pieces do not pass inspection, shuts off machines and makes adjustments as needed to produce good parts.
• Keeps bar stock holder (stock reel) full to prevent any run‑out of material and loss of productivity.
• Obtains cams, gears, drills, etc. as called for on the layout sheet.
• Obtains correct drawing and specification from scheduling department.
• Removes old set up of cam, gears, drills, tools, etc. as needed.
• Following set up layout, installs new set up cams, gears, drills, etc. to operate automatic screw machines at specified feeds and speeds to produce work to quality specifications.
• Removes old bar stock from stock tubes and installs new bar stock in stock tubes when applicable.
• Makes a test run of one piece from each spindle, inspects and checks dimensions against drawing specifications.
• Obtains verification of test results from Foreperson, Team Leader or Set Up Person before running the machine to make production.
• Inspects and gauges parts as per manufacturing procedures.
• Notifies Team Leader or Set‑Up Person if parts are falling outside of drawing tolerances, and unable to make necessary adjustments.
• Detects and reports faulty operations, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies and other unusual conditions to Team Leader or Set‑Up Person.
• Maintains work place area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis, and performs a general machine and work area cleanup daily.
• Oils and greases machine, replaces coolant, and replaces drills, taps or inserts as required.
• Keeps machine free of chips.
• Makes out time, production, and quality reports as necessary.
• Collaborates with operators from other shifts to transmit and exchange information pertinent to the work at hand.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand throughout an entire shift (8‑12 hours).
• Must be able to bend forward, stretching forward, reaching into machine as needed to perform aforementioned job duties.
• Visual acuity to read micrometers, inspect small parts, and adjust tooling.
• Must be able to lift up to forty (40) lbs, ten (10) times throughout an entire shift.
• Occasional lifting up to seventy‑five (75) lbs. may be necessary.