Drill Operator

California Screw Products Corporation; Clearwater (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

California Screw Products Corporation in California seeks a skilled Drill Operator to run drill machines and manufacture high-precision fasteners according to blueprints and specifications. You will monitor machine performance, adjust controls when needed, run trial cuts, measure parts with calipers and micrometers, log data, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding safety policies.

This role requires attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Measure dimensions with calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Operate up to two drill machines to produce machined parts per blueprints.
• Start and adjust machine to control data and correct out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Run a trial to verify machine settings or programmed data.
• Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify conformity.
• Troubleshoot minor tool or machine issues; report major discrepancies.
• Disassemble and identify corrective action for worn or broken parts.
• Check tooling and rework to keep machines running.
• Lay out parts for successive machining operations.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain records.

Skills

Read mechanical drawings

Measure dimensions with calipers/micra

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Basic Purpose and Objective

Drill Operator operates drill machines for the manufacture of all types of fasteners.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates up to two drill machines to produce machined parts according to blueprints, specifications and/or special instructions.
• Starts and operates machine operation to detect out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls and machine as required.
• Operates machine on trial run to check accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers and gauges and perform SPC
• Recognizes and remedies minor machine malfunctioning or cutting action of tools. Major discrepancies are reported to supervisor.
• Identifies, disassembles, and determines corrective action required to repair work or broken parts.
• Checks tooling and reworks as needed to keep machine running.
• Lays out parts for successive and continuous machining operations.
• Must be able to troubleshoot cutters and fingers. Tooling necessary for setup and operation.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards, by following blueprints or work instructions.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specification such as dimensions, tolerance, number, or parts to be checked.
• Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follows safety regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Formal Training Requirements/Experience

• Able to read, comprehend, and execute directions from mechanical drawings.
• Able to measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.