Multi Spindle Screw Machine Set-Up Jobs - Geneva, Illinois (IL)

Multi Spindle Screw Machine Set-Up - Job Description

General Description:

Set-up, operate, and trouble shoot a variety of Multi Spindle Cam Screw machines including Gildemeister and a plus if you have experience with Davenport or Euroturns.

Responsibilities: (20% Set-Up; 70% Operating, 10% Other Duties)

• Setup and Troubleshoot new parts & Change over machine: cams, collets, gears, pushers, tool spindles, etc
• Checks and adjust machine components as needed and recognizes when advanced machine repairs are needed
• Works with engineering and quality to design tools
• Advanced understanding Layouts: Calculate FPR, SFM, threading cams, pickoff and counter bore cams, determine correct cycle times
• Operate machine
• Load material on machines as needed: 12-foot bar stock in most cases
• Read, understand information in workmanship standards
• Fill out appropriate sections of work order
• Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
• Perform and document Smith & Richardson inspection procedures when appropriate (SPC charts, work orders, move tickets)
• Identify nonconforming product or material
• Wash tools and return to storage area
• Oil, lube, clean and perform minor repairs as needed
• Communicate with tool room or maintenance as required by manager
• Assist with training of Operator persons as needed
• Know and follow safety standards
• Participate in corrective actions as required
• Remove scrap
• Other duties as required

Physical and Visual Activities:

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 75 pounds

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

• Indoor conditions, noise, hazards, odors, toxic conditions, dust, and periods of travel to support company's international facilities may be required

Job Qualification Requirements:

• Knowledge
  • High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
  • Machine tool technical degree a plus
  • Tool design, machine repair helpful
• Experience
  • 3+ Years of setup experience on Multi-spindle Cam Screw Machines. Preferably on Gildemeister GM20 or equivalent.
• Machines, Tools, Equipment
  • Multi Spindle machines, measuring instruments, surface and bench grinders. Lathe, mill, and drill press experience helpful
  • Information/Directions
• Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets)