Auto Screw Machine Setup / Operator

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. in Abington, MA, is seeking an Auto Screw Machine Setup / Operator for the 1st shift. You will oversee the screw machine area, assign work, train staff, and perform setup, operation, and routine maintenance on Brown & Sharpe machines.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, a high school or vocational diploma, and proficiency with measuring tools. Work hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30–3:30 and Friday half-day; pay ranges $25.00–$36.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or vocational training in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of related screw machine experience.
• Experience with tool setup and measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work to screw machine operators.
• Train and cross-train operators in machine operation.
• Perform setup of Brown & Sharpe automatic machines.
• Select cams, tools and setup parameters per part print.
• Inspect first pieces and in-process parts for conformance.
• Maintain safe, clean work area at all times.
• Record SPC data as required.
• Operate CNC or manual machines as needed.
• Provide training to new and current employees.

Skills

Screw machine operation

Machine setup

Training others

Education

High School / Vocational Diploma

Tools

Brown & Sharpe screw machines

Surface grinder

Drill sharpener

Measuring tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: Auto Screw Machine Setup / Operator

LOCATION: Abington, MA

DURATION: PERM (Nonexempt)

SCHEDULE: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am – 3:30 pm (30-min lunch) & Friday, 6:30 am – 12:30 pm

HOURLY RATE: $25.00 – $36.00 per hour

DEPARTMENT: Machine Shop

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary: Oversees the screw machine area, assigns work, and trains new and current employees taking direction from the Supervisor or Manager. Setup, operate, maintain, and perform repairs to automatic screw machines to produce high-volume piece parts.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigning daily work to employees utilizing reports and / or verbal instruction.
• Train and cross-train all screw machine operators in the operation of running all screw machines.
• Provide daily assistance to screw machine operators.
• Performs complete set‑ups of Brown and Sharpe automatic machines to produce piece parts to tolerance specified by piece part prints.
• Select proper cams, turret tools, collet dogs, spindle speed gears, set‑up thread rollers as required and operation of LIPE automatic bar feeds.
• Select job to be run by prepared schedule / Kanban cards.
• Maintain and sharpen all form tools, cut‑off tools and drills.
• Select bar stock according to shop order material list.
• Inspect all first piece parts according to print dimensions as well as conducting in process inspection throughout entire order quantity using comparator, dial calipers, micrometers, thread micrometers and thread and ring gauges to insure part conformity to blueprint.
• Create setup and record SPC Data as required on each piece part and move parts to next area or work center indicated by shop order after operation is complete.
• Ensure good quality and a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Operate CNC or manual machines as required.
• Provide training of new and current employees as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

• Level of knowledge usually associated with a High school/Vocational School diploma with additional specialized training in the operation and setup of Brown and Sharpe screw machines.
• Five (5+) or more years of related experience.
• Skilled in the operation of surface grinder and drill sharpener and measuring tools.