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Multi Spindle Screw Machine Set-Up

Smith & Richardson
Geneva, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026

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 partsChange 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 SmithRichardson 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)

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