2nd shift Screw Machine Operator NEEDED
A local small Zeeland Company that is a screw machine manufacturer that produces parts for the automotive industry. They engage in high standards to produce consistent and reliable parts for their customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Operates one or more multiple spindle screw machines equipped with automatic indexing and feeding mechanisms to machine metal bar stock by performing the following duties. This would involve learning to run multiple spindle screw machines and do basic tool changes and they would be responsible for checking parts to make sure they are in spec.
These machines are more complicated and require some machine knowledge. Must have basic machine knowledge/skills. Depending on level of knowledge, pay may increase. Training could take up to two-three months, depending on the person.
Duties:
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 collects, 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
starting at $18/hr DOE