Screw Machine Tool Setter

Precision Castparts Corp.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Meaningful Work

401k Retirement Plan with match up to

No Mandatory Overtime

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Greer Stop Nut, part of Precision Castparts Corp., seeks an experienced Screw Machine Tool Setter for 1st shift in Nashville, TN. Must have prior setup and operation experience on Acme, Davenport, or similar screw machines. Start time 5:00 AM, 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday with potential overtime on Saturdays.

Relocation is authorized. Equal opportunity employer with 401k, paid holidays, and shift differential pay. Minimum two years in advanced machining required and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating and setting up Swiss-style screw machines or similar metal-machining equipment.
• Knowledge of setting and adjusting offsets, cams, and gears.
• Ability to load and secure fixtures with minimal assistance.
• Working knowledge of shop math, tool geometry, and basic geometry.
• Ability to read prints and apply dimension specs to inspection.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machine(s) to manufacture parts to required specifications.
• Use samples, blueprints, and schematics to determine the method and sequence of operations.
• Protect machines and products by following processes and protocols for loading and handling.
• Maintain product quality by monitoring and adjusting machine offsets as needed.
• Perform in-process inspection actions and document measurements against tolerances and specs.
• Perform first article and buyoff activities.
• Set up fixtures and cutting tools during setup operations.
• Perform inspection tasks of intermediate complexity using drawings and advanced inspection tools.
• Run production on multiple machines simultaneously (primary & secondary).
• Work safely under PPE and safety guidelines; adhere to safety practices.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Swiss-style Screw Machine

Offset adjustment

Fixture loading

Shop math

Reading prints

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Greer Stop Nut in Nashville, TN has an immediate need for an experienced Screw Machine Tool Setter on 1st Shift. Candidates should have prior experience operating and performing set-up on Acme Screw Machines, Davenport Screw Machines, or other similar type of machining equipment.

At Greer Stop Nut, we manufacture specialty threaded locking fasteners (a.k.a. nuts) used in the aerospace and nautical industries on items such as jets and submarines. The manufacturing process of these pieces are carefully monitored to ensure the highest level of quality is always ensured. If you have a Machining background specialized in Screw Machine equipment and would like to join this exciting industry we hope you will consider Greer Stop Nut as the home for your next career.

Schedule

Start time is 5:00AM and the shift ends at 2:30 PM Monday - Friday

Overtime

Overtime opportunities are often available on Saturdays or before and after the usual weekday shift.

We Offer

• Weekly Pay
• Meaningful Work
• 401k Retirement Plan with match up to 5%
• No Mandatory Overtime
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Time
• Shift Differential Pay

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machine(s) to manufacture parts to required specifications.
• Use sample parts, blueprints, and schematics to determine the method and order of operations.
• Protect machines and machined product by following processes and procedures such as part loading, being in control of the machine, and safely transporting product over short distances.
• Maintain product quality through monitoring and adjusting machine offsets as needed.
• Perform and record in-process inspection actions such as measuring and validating part features regarding dimensional tolerances and specifications.
• Perform first article and buyoff.
• Perform setup operations which includes setting up fixtures and cutting tools.
• Perform inspection tasks of intermediate complexity interacting with drawings and more advanced inspection tools.
• Run production on multiple machines at once. (Primary & Secondary)
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Prior experience in the operation and setup of Swiss-style Screw Machine equipment or other similar devices used for machining metal parts.
• A working knowledge of setting and adjusting offsets, and ability to accurately adjust and/or change cams and gears.
• The ability to identify and correctly load and secure fixtures with minimal assistance.
• A working knowledge of shop math including tool geometry, positive and negative numbers, as well as basic geometry.
• The ability to read basic prints and apply basic dimensional specifications to inspection processes.

Required Experience

• Typically, this position requires evidence of success in advanced machining duties for at least two years prior to hire.

Level of Education

• High School diploma or GED is expected

Greer Stop Nut / Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation is authorized for this position.

Export Compliance

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

Greer Stop Nut , located in Nashville, TN is a leading provider of specialty locking fasteners used in aerospace, military, and industrial applications and is proud to be part of the Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) global family of manufacturing facilities.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.