Screw Machine Operator

Position Summary

Sets up and operates assigned multiple spindle automatic screw machines. Performs the job of automatic screw machine operator in its entirety as assigned.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Follows standard operating procedures, producing good pieces within acceptable quality control limits per drawings.
• Removes, sharpens, and resets tools, gauges work, and makes machine adjustments as necessary.
• Sets up and assists in setting up screw machines.
• Checks for sufficient bar stock in holder (stock reel) to proceed and ensures bar stock is correct for the parts ordered.
• Turns on machine and produces parts, checking first part from each spindle for adherence to quality specifications.
• Ensures bar stock holder (stock reel) is full to prevent run-out of material and loss of productivity.
• Obtains necessary tools and obtains correct drawing and specification from scheduling department.
• 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, and obtains verification of test results before running the machine to make production.
• Inspects and gauges parts as per manufacturing procedures, notifying 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand throughout an entire shift (8-12 hours).
• Must be able to bend forward, stretch forward, reach 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.