Multispindle Screw Machine Operator

Herker Industries, Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Herker Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled machinist in Wisconsin to operate lathes and turning machines, set tools, and verify dimensions per specifications. You will read blueprints, adjust speeds and tooling, and inspect parts with gauges and micrometers to ensure tight tolerances.

In this on-site role, you will monitor operations, position tools, and maintain coolant levels while following shop math and safety protocols. 2+ years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience preferred in machine tool operation.
• Ability to read blueprints, layouts and job orders.
• Familiarity with gauges, micrometers and dial indicators for inspection.
• Experience with setting cutting speeds, feeds and tool positions.

Responsibilities

• Adjust machine controls and tool settings to maintain tolerances.
• Replace worn tools and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies.
• Inspect workpieces using gauges, micrometers and dial indicators.
• Start lathe/turning machines and monitor operations for spec conformance.
• Position and verify cutting tools in toolholders with hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Study blueprints and job orders to determine material requirements and sequences.
• Move controls to set speeds, depths and feeds; position tools relative to workpieces.
• Refill and monitor coolant and oil levels in machines.
• Install fixtures, cams and stops to control stock and tool movement.
• Compute dimensions and machine settings from metal properties and math.
• Lift and secure metal stock; handle through machines with appropriate fasteners.

Skills

Machine operation

Tool setting

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Metrology knowledge

Tools

Gauge tools

Micrometer

Dial indicator

Bench grinder

Cutter-grinding machine

Hand tools

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
• Replace worn tools, and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies, using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines.
• Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Start lathe or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.
• Position, secure, and align cutting tools in toolholders on machines, using hand tools, and verify their positions with measuring instruments.
• Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.
• Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to workpieces.
• Refill, change, and monitor the level of fluids, such as oil and coolant, in machines.
• Install holding fixtures, cams, gears, and stops to control stock and tool movement, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Lift metal stock or workpieces manually or using hoists, and position and secure them in machines, using fasteners and hand tools.
• Move toolholders manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to feed tools to and along workpieces.
• Turn valve handles to direct the flow of coolant onto work areas or to coat disks with spinning compounds.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or more years\' experience preferred