Screw Machine Operator

Quality Dining, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled machine operator to manage spindle lathe-type screw machines. This role involves reading blueprints, adjusting machinery, and ensuring quality control of metal machining processes. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong mathematical skills. Join a dynamic work environment that values safety and precision, while offering a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and paid time off. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in manufacturing.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacations

Paid Personal Time

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate spindle lathe-type screw machines for machining metal.
• Read blueprints and adjust machines according to specifications.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Skills

Machine Operation

Tool Adjustment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spindle Lathe

Bench Grinder

Job description

Summary:

Operates multiple spindle lathe-type screw machines equipped with automatic indexing and feeding mechanisms to machine metal bar stock by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, number of parts to be machined, and tooling instructions such as cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cuts, and cutting tools to be used.
• Positions and secures specified collets, bushings, and stock pushers onto stock feeding mechanism and loads bar stock into feeding mechanism.
• Installs and adjusts specified cams, gears, and stops to control stock and tool movements at each station.
• Positions and secures tools in tool holders.
• Sets cutting speeds and feed rates.
• Moves controls to cycle machine through settings, stopping machine and adjusting tool positions and machine controls to allow for operating factors such as timing, clearance between moving parts, and chip removal.
• Starts machine, observes operation, and inspects first run and sample work piece to ensure machining conforms to specifications.
• Replaces worn tools.
• Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
• Performs work according to safety policies, OSHA standards, and ISO requirements.
• Machines metal materials.
• Requires basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimal conversion, reading measuring instruments).

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The employee must regularly stand; use hands; reach; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; talk; hear; and occasionally walk and climb. Must regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacations, Paid Personal Time, Holiday Pay.