Screw Machine Operator

McGard; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary, annual profit sharing

Work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance

Company provided uniforms

On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria

Job summary

McGard in Orchard Park, NY is seeking a Screw Machine Operator for the 2nd shift, from 2:45pm to 11:15pm, Monday to Friday. The role involves operating screw machines, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with production specifications.

The ideal candidate should possess strong mechanical skills, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to lift weights. The position offers an hourly rate of $24.00 to $29.00, depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral English communication.
• Ability to lift weights up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand 75% of shift and work overtime.
• Ability to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more six‑spindle screw machines.
• Maintain machines and work area sanitary and orderly.
• Adjust tooling to keep parts within specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Math skills

Lathe experience

Blueprint reading

Proficiency with calipers and micrometer

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Screw Machine Operator

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:45pm-11:15pm, Monday – Friday

Hourly Rate: $24.00-$29.00/hour DOE + 10% shift differential; overtime and Saturdays as needed.

About McGard

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years, specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off.
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance.
• Company provided uniforms.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more six‑spindle screw machines (typically two).
• Maintain machines and work area sanitary and orderly.
• Adjust tooling to keep parts within specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance checks (lubrication, cutting oil level, etc.).
• Notify Lead of low tooling, production issues, or malfunction.
• Complete time slips accurately and in full.
• Inspect parts using quality procedures.

Job Duties

• Bench set collets, feed tubes, feed fingers, drills, and cross‑side tools.
• Change collets, bushings, and feed fingers in stock‑feeding mechanism.
• Change gears, stops, and cams when necessary.
• Inspect tools and verify against tool layout using gauges.
• Adjust tools to bring parts into conformance with print; submit first piece for inspection and start machine.
• Replace worn tools and sharpen cut‑off blades.
• Load bar stock into bar feed mechanism.
• Weigh parts accurately and empty/spin chips.
• Notify lead or technical advisor if job is not producing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Excellent written and oral English communication.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to lift weights up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand 75% of shift and work overtime.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Prior lathe experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficiency with calipers and micrometer.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."