Multi Spindle Screw Machine Set‑Up – Job Description
General Description
Set‑up, operate, and trouble‑shoot a variety of Multi Spindle Cam Screw machines including Gildemeister and a plus if you have experience with Davenport or Euroturns.
Responsibilities
- Setup and troubleshoot new parts & change‑over machine: cams, collets, gears, pushers, tool spindles, etc.
- Check and adjust machine components as needed and recognize when advanced machine repairs are required.
- Work with engineering and quality to design tools.
- Advanced understanding of layouts: calculate FPR, SFM, threading cams, pickoff and counter‑bore cams, determine correct cycle times.
- Operate machine.
- Load material on machines as needed: 12‑foot bar stock in most cases.
- Read, understand information in workmanship standards.
- Fill out appropriate sections of work order.
- Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately.
- Perform and document Smith & Richardson inspection procedures when appropriate (SPC charts, work orders, move tickets).
- Identify nonconforming product or material.
- Wash tools and return to storage area.
- Oil, lube, clean and perform minor repairs as needed.
- Communicate with tool room or maintenance as required by manager.
- Assist with training of operator persons as needed.
- Know and follow safety standards.
- Participate in corrective actions as required.
- Remove scrap.
- Other duties as required.
Physical and Visual Activities
- Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity‑far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.
Physical Demands
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions
- Indoor conditions, noise, hazards, odors, toxic conditions, dust, and periods of travel to support company's international facilities may be required.
Job Qualification Requirements
- Knowledge
- High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading.
- Machine tool technical degree a plus.
- Tool design, machine repair helpful.
- Experience
- 3+ years of setup experience on Multi‑spindle Cam Screw Machines. Preferably on Gildemeister GM20 or equivalent.
- Machines, Tools, Equipment
- Multi Spindle machines, measuring instruments, surface and bench grinders. Lathe, mill, and drill press experience helpful.
- Information/Directions.
- Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets).