What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screw Machine Operator III position at Opportunities with The Dixon Group?
Dixon Brass is looking for a highly experienced Acme Gridley Screw Machine Setup Operator to join our team in Westmont, Illinois. We are looking for an individual with at least 20 years of experience. You will be responsible for setting up and operating screw machines. In addition, you will provide technical and hands-on support to less experienced members of the team.
Shift Hours: 3:30pm - 12:00am
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your well-being and professional growth. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, competitive salary, bonus programs, and 401K retirement plan, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, vacation and PTO, paid holidays, gym reimbursements, and more! Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up jobs from layouts provided. Use technical expertise to modify layouts as machining conditions change
- Run quality product throughout the shift
- Monitor work to maintain through-hole concentricity and various finishes
- Assist others with setups and tooling issues
- Stock up and clean out chips in a fast-paced brass cutting environment
- Maintain a professional work ethic and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team
Qualifications:
- Ability to install and set dovetail form tools and shave tools
- Experienced in drilling, counterbore, and ream
- Ability to perform tapping and diehead threading cutting (circular chasers)
- Experienced with set thread rolling attachments (Reed) and roll threads to print. Roll stamping experience is also desired.
- Ability to knee turn and spot face as required
- Experience with pickoff attachments is desired but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable standing for long periods and working in a manufacturing environment
- Willingness to learn and take on physical tasks as you progress
The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.
The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)
