Screw Machine Operator

l d mccauley LLC. • Orchard Park, NY

3d • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

McGard LLC is seeking a highly motivated Screw Machine Operator to join their dynamic team. McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years, specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. The company is committed to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, earning a reputation as a global leader in its field. This role involves operating screw machines to produce parts and contributing to the company's ongoing success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in basic math such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 ft. bars (60 pounds max.).
• Ability to stand 75% of the shift.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others.
• Prior lathe experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use calipers and micrometer.

Responsibilities

• Operates one or more, typically two, six spindle screw machines.
• Bench sets collets, feed tubes, feed fingers, drills, and cross side tools.
• Changes collets, bushings, and feed fingers in stock feeding mechanism.
• Changes gears, stops, and cams (if necessary).
• Inspects tools and compares to tool layout verifying all tools and tool holders using various gauges.
• Adjusts tools to bring parts into conformance with print, submits first piece for inspection and starts machine.
• Replaces worn tools and sharpens cut off blades.
• Loads bar stock into bar feed mechanism.
• Performs routine maintenance checks (lube level, cutting oil level, etc.).
• Notifies Lead if tooling is getting low.
• Keep machines and area clean and orderly.
• Weigh parts accurately.
• Empty and spin chips.
• Notify lead person or technical advisor if job is not producing.
• Fill out time slip completely and accurately.
• Perform parts inspections in accordance with Quality Procedure

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.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED