2nd shift Screw Machine Operator NEEDED

Key Personnel Inc; Zeeland (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local manufacturer in Zeeland, MI, is seeking a 2nd shift Screw Machine Operator. The role involves operating complex machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring high-quality parts for the automotive industry. Training is provided, and pay starts at $18/hr, increasing with experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 months related experience/training or equivalent required.
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operates multiple spindle screw machines to machine metal bar stock.
• Reads blueprints for product specifications and installs tools.
• Inspects parts for conformity and replaces worn tools.

Skills

Basic math skills

Machine knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

d1-Manufacturing Production

2nd shift Screw Machine Operator NEEDED Zeeland, MI

Posted: 5/16/2025

Job Description

Job ID#: 27640

Job Category: d1-Manufacturing Production

Duration: Indefinite

Shift: 0-Any/All

A local small Zeeland company, a screw machine manufacturer producing parts for the automotive industry, maintains high standards to ensure consistent and reliable parts for its customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates one or more multiple spindle screw machines with automatic indexing and feeding mechanisms to machine metal bar stock. Responsibilities include learning to run these machines, performing basic tool changes, and inspecting parts for specifications. Machines are complex and require some machine knowledge. Pay may increase based on knowledge level. Training could take up to two-three months, depending on the individual.

Duties:

1. Reads blueprints or job orders for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
2. Positions and secures components and loads bar stock into feeding mechanisms.
3. Installs and adjusts cams, gears, and stops to control stock and tool movements.
4. Positions and secures tools in holders.
5. Sets cutting speeds and feed rates.
6. Operates controls to cycle the machine, adjusts tools, and ensures proper operation.
7. Starts the machine, observes operation, and inspects first run and sample parts for conformity.
8. Replaces worn tools and operates a bench grinder to sharpen tools.

Starting pay is $18/hr DOE.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, or 1-3 months related experience/training, or equivalent.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with American measurement units.
• Fluent in English, able to read and speak.
• Physical ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly lift/move up to 35 pounds.
• Good vision including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Basic machine knowledge, ability to work independently, cross-train, and be self-motivated.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.

Training on 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:15 pm) for at least one month before moving to 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:15 pm).

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