Acme Gridley Screw Machine Setup Technician – Technical Lead (Machining)
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Job Location:
Massillon, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Posting: Acme Gridley Screw Machine Setup Technician Technical Lead (Machining)
Location: Massillon
Shift: 1st Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Machining / Operations
Reports To: Machining Supervisor / Operations Manager
Shift: 1st Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Machining / Operations
Reports To: Machining Supervisor / Operations Manager
Compensation: $27 based on experience
Position Summary
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 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.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Machining Leadership
- 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
Quality & Process Control
- 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
Quoting & Cost Estimating Responsibilities
- 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
Continuous Improvement
- 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
Required Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise oil and metal chips
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and technical skill level
- Overtime opportunities
- Access to medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Stable work environment with technical growth and leadership opportunities
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Industrial Maintenance
- Machining
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CNC
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
