Machine Operator

Trillium Staffing; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing in Winston-Salem, NC seeks experienced Screw Machinists for 1st and 2nd shifts. Pay is $26.00–$28.00 per hour, with a 10% shift differential on the 2nd shift.

The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining multi-spindle Davenport automatic screw machines. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, adjusting tooling, ensuring tight tolerances, performing quality checks, and documenting production results.

Qualifications

• Screw machine experience is required.
• Davenport machine experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Setup & operate screw machines, read blueprints, tool charts, and layouts to install cams, gears, and drills.
• Maintain proper feeds and speeds for rough and finishing operations (turning, boring, drilling, threading, forming).
• Perform quality inspection using micrometers and gauges and sign off on initial production pieces.
• Monitor tooling; sharpen, replace, and adjust drills, taps, and inserts to keep tolerances.
• Load and manage bar stock, complete shift changeovers, clean and lubricate machines, keep area clean.
• Record daily production, quality, and time data and pass updates to the next shift.

Skills

Screw machine operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Tools

Davenport multi-spindle

Micrometers & gauges

Job description

Trillium is seeking 1st and 2nd shift Screw Machinists in Winston-Salem, North Carolina!

Pay Rate: $26.00 – $28.00 / hour (10% shift differential for 2nd shift)

Shifts Available

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday - Thursday, with half day Fridays)
• 2nd Shift: 4:30 PM – 5:00 AM (10% shift differential, Monday-Thursday)

A top industrial manufacturer in the Winston-Salem area is hiring experienced Machinists to set up, operate, and maintain multi-spindle Davenport automatic screw machines.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup & Operation: Read blueprints, tool charts, and layout sheets to install correct cams, gears, and drills. Operate machines at proper feeds and speeds for rough and finish machining (turning, boring, drilling, threading, forming).
• Quality & Inspection: Run sample pieces, measure dimensions against engineering drawings using micrometers and gauges, and obtain initial quality sign-off before production runs.
• Tooling & Adjustments: Monitor parts during operation; sharpen, replace, and adjust tooling (drills, taps, inserts) to maintain tight tolerances.
• Material & Maintenance: Load and maintain bar stock in stock reels, complete shift changeovers, clean/lubricate machinery, and keep work areas chip‑free.
• Reporting: Complete basic daily production, quality, and time records, and hand off relevant operational updates to incoming shifts.

Requirements

• Screw machine experience is required.
• Davenport machineexperience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly, with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

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Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.