Screw Machine Operator

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." #J-18808-Ljbffr