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ITT CANNON LLC

CNC Swiss Screw Setup Machinist

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$36.63 - $54.71/hr

Set up and operate Citizen L12, L20, and K16 Swiss CNC machines to manufacture precision components ... Swiss screw machine setup and operation experience. * Strong understanding of Swiss-style CNC ...

ITT CANNON LLC

CNC Swiss Screw Setup Machinist

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$36.63 - $54.71/hr

Set up and operate Citizen L12, L20, and K16 Swiss CNC machines to manufacture precision components ... Swiss screw machine setup and operation experience. * Strong understanding of Swiss-style CNC ...

ITT CANNON LLC

CNC Swiss Screw Setup Machinist

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$36.63 - $54.71/hr

Set up and operate Citizen L12, L20, and K16 Swiss CNC machines to manufacture precision components ... Swiss screw machine setup and operation experience. * Strong understanding of Swiss-style CNC ...

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Screw Machine Operator

Winston Salem, NC

PennEngineering
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Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate assigned multiple spindle automatic screw machines to perform machining operations such as rough and finish turning, facing, boring, drilling, reaming, tapping, threading, and forming.

  • Set up, adjust, and inspect machines and parts to ensure production of quality components within specified tolerances.

  • Monitor machine operation, make necessary adjustments, and report any faulty operations, defective materials, or equipment issues.

Job description

Job Summary
Operates assigned multiple spindle automatic screw machines. Follows all safety procedures in execution of job duties.
Essential Functions
  • Operates assigned multiple spindle automatic screw machines to perform a limited range of rough and finish turning, facing, boring, drilling, reaming, tapping threading, forming, and similar machining operations. Performs the job of automatic screw machine operator with assistance, when required, from Team Leader, Troubleshooter, or Trainer/Mentor.
  • Operates machines at correct feeds and speeds, following standard operating procedures, producing good pieces within acceptable quality control limits per drawings.
  • Receives direction from Team Leader, Troubleshooter or Trainer/Mentor and works from detailed machine parts drawings, machine manuals, specifications, tool charts and instructions.
  • As inspection of parts indicate, removes, sharpens, and resets tools, gauges work and makes machine adjustments as necessary. Sets up and assists in setup of the screw machine.
  • Prior to operating screw machines at start of shift, moves parts produced by previous shift, if necessary, away from machines for pickup by the Material Handler or Shipping & Receiving personnel for transportation to be cleaned.
  • Checks to see that there is sufficient bar stock in holder (stock reel) to proceed and that bar stock is correct for the parts ordered.
  • May require close supervision of Team Leader, Troubleshooter or Trainer/Mentor to turn on machine and produce parts. Checks first part from each spindle produced for adherence to quality specifications. If pieces do not pass inspection, shuts off machines, and makes adjustments as needed. May call Team Leader, Troubleshooter or Trainer/Mentor to help in making correct adjustments to machines to produce good parts; starts up machine under close direction.
  • Keeps bar stock holder (stock reel) full to prevent any run out of material and loss of productivity.

Other Duties
  • Inspects and gauges parts as per manufacturing procedures. Notifies Team Leader, Troubleshooter or Trainer/Mentor if parts are falling outside of drawing tolerances, and unable to make necessary adjustments.
  • Detects and reports faulty operations, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies and other unusual conditions to Team Leader, Troubleshooter or Trainer/Mentor.
  • Maintains work place area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis, and performs a general machine and work area cleanup daily.
  • Oils and greases machine, replaces coolant, and replaces drills, taps or inserts as required.
  • Keeps machine free of chips.
  • Makes out time, production, and quality reports as necessary.
  • Collaborates with operators from other shifts to transmit and exchange information pertinent to the work at hand.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to stand throughout an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift.
  • Must be able to bend forward, stretching forward, reaching into machine as needed to perform aforementioned job duties.
  • Visual acuity to read micrometers, inspect small parts, and adjust tooling.
  • Must be able to lift up to forty (40) lbs, ten (10) times throughout an eight (8) hour shift.
  • Occasional lifting up to seventy-five (75) lbs. may be necessary.
  • Near vision must be at least 20/30

Educational Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to read blueprints a plus
  • Mechanical ability a plus

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