Screw Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Screw Machine Operator : Seward , Illinois

Our customer in Seward, Illinois is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. We’re recruiting Screw Machine Operators to work full-time on Day Shift. As a Screw Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining screw machines to produce precision parts according to specifications.

Responsibilities of the Screw Machine Operator :

• Prepare and operate screw machines for drilling, grinding, and machining tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and operation cards.
• Load raw materials and parts onto machines.
• Perform first-piece production and submit to Quality for approval.
• Run production after approval and monitor machine performance.
• Make necessary adjustments to improve output quality.
• Inspect and measure finished products to ensure specifications are met.
• Clean and maintain machines throughout shift.
• Perform daily machine checks to ensure functionality.
• Coordinate unloading of chip hoppers as needed.
• Turn in finished product for inspection at designated areas.
• Clock off parts produced for each completed operation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and dispose of scrap properly.

Screw Machine Operator Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Ability to read and understand blueprint drawings.
• Proficient in Imperial and Metric Measurement Systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Inspection and measurement experience including: Optical comparator, Profilometer, Roundness tester, and Universal Gauge. Hand gauges, such as, but not limited too: Micrometers, Calipers, Pitch Micrometers, Internal Id gauges, Radius Gauges, indicators, and Height Gauge.
• Knowledge and use of geometric tolerance’s.

Pay for Screw Machine Operator : $16 - $28 (top range needs a minimum of 10 years on screw machines).

Screw Machine Operator Benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid weekly.
• Direct deposit.
• Paid training.

Type: 1st Shift, Full-time

Schedule: 6:30am - 5:00pm.

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