Acme Gridley Screw Machine Setup Technician – Technical Lead (Machining)

RW Screw•Massillon, OH

29d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Acme Gridley Screw Machine Setup Technician – Technical Lead is a senior-level machining role responsible for advanced setup, optimization, and technical ownership of Acme-style multi-spindle machines. In addition to hands-on setup and troubleshooting, this role serves as a technical resource for operators, supports quoting and cost estimating activities, and drives process consistency and continuous improvement across assigned machines and product families.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience setting up Acme or similar multi-spindle screw machines
Proven experience troubleshooting complex machining and process issues
Strong blueprint reading skills, including GD&T interpretation
Advanced knowledge of cutting tools, materials, feeds, speeds, and machine capability
Experience with precision measurement and inspection techniques
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a technical lead, process engineer, or senior setup role
Experience supporting manufacturing quoting or cost estimating
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and routing standards
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
Experience supporting new product launches or customer PPAPs

Responsibilities

Perform complete setups and changeovers on Acme multi-spindle machines, including tooling selection, cam timing, feeds, speeds, and optimization
Act as the technical lead for assigned machines or product families, ensuring stable, repeatable processes
Coach, train and lead other operators in producing quality products and efficiencies.
Diagnose and resolve complex machining, tooling, and material issues that impact quality or throughput
Establish and maintain setup standards, tooling lists, and best practices
Support and mentor setup technicians and machine operators, providing technical guidance and training as needed
Collaborate with maintenance on machine capability, repairs, and preventive maintenance planning
Job layout, set up and machine operation
Interpret complex blueprints, customer specifications, and GD&T requirements
Help define inspection methods, control plans, and critical-to-quality characteristics
Lead first-article approvals and support internal and customer audits
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or scrap issues
Support quoting activities by reviewing part prints, tolerances, materials, and process requirements
Develop process routings, estimated cycle times, tooling requirements, and labor content for new quotes
Provide technical input on machine selection, feasibility, and capacity for new or revised work
Identify cost drivers and opportunities to reduce cycle time, tooling cost, or scrap during the quoting phase
Support launch activities by validating quoted assumptions during first production runs
Lead or support kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Optimize machine utilization, changeover times, and tooling life
Support standard work development and documentation