Automatic Screw Machine Setup Operator

Electroswitch; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Electroswitch Machine Corporation seeks an experienced Automatic Screw Machine Setup Operator for its Rockland facility. You will perform full machine setups, operate Brown & Sharpe screw machines, and troubleshoot to produce high-volume precision parts.

The role requires hands-on experience with machine tooling selection, precision measurement, and in-process inspection, with a focus on maintaining tolerances and quality throughout production.

Qualifications

• Experience with Brown & Sharpe automatic screw machines and precision components.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerances.
• Experience setting up machines, selecting cams and tooling, and performing process checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setups and operate Brown & Sharpe screw machines to meet specifications.
• Select and install cams, turret tooling, collet dogs, and gearing for each job.
• Set up thread rollers and operate LIPE bar-feed equipment.
• Review schedules and Kanban cards to determine priorities.
• Inspect first pieces and perform in-process measurements to ensure tolerances.
• Maintain tooling, document setups and SPC data, and ensure safe, clean work area.
• Diagnose machine issues, perform routine repairs, and move parts to next operation.

Skills

Brown & Sharpe

Setup operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

In-process inspection

Tooling selection

Quality control

Tools

LIPE bar-feed

Dial calipers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

Comparators

Job description

Electroswitch Machine Corporation is seeking an experienced Automatic Screw Machine Setup Operator for its Rockland manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for performing complete setups, operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and making routine repairs to Brown & Sharpe automatic screw machines used to manufacture high-volume precision components.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Brown & Sharpe machines, tooling selection, precision measurement, blueprint interpretation, and in-process inspection.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform complete setups and operate Brown & Sharpe automatic screw machines to manufacture precision components according to blueprints and production specifications.
• Select and install the appropriate cams, turret tooling, collet dogs, spindle-speed gears, and other machine components required for each job.
• Set up thread rollers and operate LIPE automatic bar-feed equipment.
• Review production schedules, work orders, and Kanban cards to determine job priorities and machine requirements.
• Select and verify the correct bar stock according to the shop order and material specifications.
• Maintain and sharpen form tools, cutoff tools, drills, and other tooling as required.
• Produce and inspect first-piece samples before beginning production runs.
• Conduct in-process inspections throughout the production run to ensure components remain within blueprint tolerances.
• Use comparators, dial calipers, micrometers, thread micrometers, thread gauges, ring gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Complete setup documentation, inspection records, and statistical process control data accurately.
• Monitor machine performance, diagnose operating problems, and make adjustments or routine repairs to maintain quality and productivity.
• Move completed parts to the next designated operation or work center.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety, quality, environmental, and hazardous-waste-handling procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Operate CNC or manual machining equipment when required and appropriately trained.
• Assist other operators with machine setup, tooling, troubleshooting, or inspection as needed.