ACME Senior Technician

RW Screw • Massillon, OH

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About The Position

The ACME Senior Technician – Technical Lead (Machining) is a senior-level machining role responsible for advanced setup, optimization, and technical ownership of Acme-style multi-spindle machines. Alongside hands-on setup and troubleshooting, the role provides technical support to operators, promotes process stability, and leads continuous improvement across assigned machines and product families.

The technician performs machine setups and changeovers, oversees assigned machines, resolves complex machining and process issues, and establishes setup standards. The role also develops and optimizes processes, supports quality planning and audits, mentors technicians and operators, and contributes to quoting, new product launches, and engineering changes.

The position requires 10 or more years of hands-on experience with Acme or similar multi-spindle screw machines, including cam-driven machining and process control. It involves working in a manufacturing environment and may require flexible shifts, overtime, and on-call support as needed.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience setting up Acme or similar multi-spindle screw machines.
• Strong experience with cam-driven machining, timing adjustments, and multi-spindle process control.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex machining and process issues.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills, including GD&T interpretation.
• Advanced knowledge of cutting tools, materials, feeds, speeds, and machine capabilities.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and shifts; self-motivated, reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to safety and quality.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, overtime, and on call as required to support production operations.
• Capability to safely operate equipment such as lift trucks, scissor lifts, and man lifts.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, oil, and metal chips.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a technical lead, senior setup, or process engineering role.
• Experience supporting quoting, cycle time development, or cost estimating.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and routing structures.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience supporting new product launches, PPAPs, or customer validations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setups and changeovers on Acme multi-spindle machines, including tooling selection, cam timing, feeds, speeds, and process optimization.
• Serve as technical lead for assigned machines or product families and maintain stable, repeatable, efficient processes.
• Diagnose and resolve complex machining, tooling, timing, and material issues affecting quality or throughput.
• Establish and maintain setup standards, tooling layouts, timing charts, and best practices.
• Mentor setup technicians and operators through hands-on training and technical guidance.
• Work with maintenance to improve machine reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Operate and oversee one or more Acme machines as needed; maintain workpiece quality after setups, make advanced adjustments and tooling changes, stock machines, remove chips, maintain fluid levels, and keep machines and work areas clean and organized.
• Interpret complex blueprints, customer specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Define inspection methods, control plans, and critical-to-quality characteristics for multi-spindle operations.
• Lead first-article approvals and support internal and customer quality audits.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for scrap, rework, and process variation; ensure process capability meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Develop and refine machining processes for new and existing parts on Acme equipment.
• Optimize cycle times, tooling life, and changeover efficiency; identify and eliminate bottlenecks in multi-spindle operations.
• Support quoting by reviewing part prints, tolerances, materials, and process requirements.
• Provide technical input on machine selection, feasibility, and capacity for new or revised work.
• Support process validation for new product launches and engineering changes, and drive standard-work documentation for setups and operations.
• Lead or support kaizen initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Improve machine utilization and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reduce scrap and variation through structured problem-solving, and support 6S and visual management efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and technical skill level.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Stable work environment with strong technical growth and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed