Screw Machine Apprentice 1st OR 2nd Shift
About The Position
McGard is seeking a Screw Machine Apprentice to learn to operate one or more, typically two, six-spindle screw machines and contribute to manufacturing precision-engineered automotive security products and components. The role is available on either first shift, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or second shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The hourly rate is $22.00–$25.00, depending on experience, with a 10% shift differential for second shift. Overtime during the week and on Saturdays may be required as needed. The apprentice learns screw-machine operation, production and inspection procedures, tooling selection and adjustment, and use of measuring devices. The position also involves loading bar stock, replacing worn tools, changing machine components, performing routine maintenance, handling chips and parts, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. Employees must provide the hand tools needed to perform the job. McGard offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off, discretionary annual profit sharing, allowances for work boots and prescription safety glasses, company-provided uniforms, and access to an on-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to use calipers and micrometers.
- Must possess the necessary hand tools to perform the job correctly.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate one or more, typically two, six-spindle screw machines.
- Learn the fundamental operation of a screw machine.
- Learn procedures for inspecting and producing quality parts in accordance with quality procedure LDM-3.
- Load bar stock into the bar-feed mechanism.
- Learn to identify and replace worn tools and sharpen cut-off blades.
- Learn to read layouts to determine the tooling needed.
- Notify the lead person or screw machine operator of dimensional variation.
- Learn to adjust tools to bring parts into conformance with the print.
- Notify the lead when tooling is getting low.
- Learn to use measuring devices used in the blanking process.
- Learn to change collets, bushings, and feed fingers in the stock-feeding mechanism.
- Perform routine maintenance checks, including checking lubricant and cutting-oil levels.
- Empty and spin chips.
- Weigh parts accurately.
- Keep machines and the work area clean and orderly.
- Complete time slips fully and accurately.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Discretionary annual profit sharing.
- Work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance.
- Company-provided uniforms.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
