Screw Machine Operator

Screw Machine Operator
📍 Location: 40 Chestnut Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559
🕒 Work Hours: 3:15PM to 11:45PM, Monday through Friday
💲 Starting Pay Range: $27 - $30 per hour

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

Dixon Brass, a proud division of The Dixon Group is looking for a highly experienced Screw Machine Set-up and Operator to join our team in Westmont, Illinois! In this role, you will be responsible for the complete setup, operation, and in-process inspection of our multi-spindle Acme-Gridley screw machines. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, has a strong eye for detail, and can independently perform changeovers and adjustments to produce high-quality parts that meet precise specifications. This is not an entry-level position; previous setup experience is required.

About Us: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

🚚 What You'll Do:

• Machine Setup: Perform full setups and changeovers, including installing cams, gears, collets, bushings, and all necessary tooling.
• Operation: Operate one or more screw machines, load bar stock, and monitor the production process to ensure continuous and efficient operation.
• Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to determine part specifications and production requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and optical comparators.
• Adjustments: Make necessary offsets and tooling adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish within tight tolerances.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor machine malfunctions, tooling wear, and quality issues.
• Maintenance: Perform routine operator-level preventative maintenance, such as checking/refilling fluid levels, clearing chips, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Documentation: Accurately complete all production logs, quality documentation, and traceability records.
• Safety: Adhere to all company safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized (5S) workspace.

🎯 What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven, in-depth experience in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of screw machines.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, specifically with brass cutting.
• Willingness to learn and take on progressive responsibilities.
• Setup: Install and set dovetail form tools, shave tools, knee turners, and thread rolling attachments (Reed).
• Perform drilling, counterboring, and reaming, with a strong focus on maintaining through-hole concentricity and various finishes.
• Execute tapping and diehead threading cutting (circular chasers).
• Roll threads and perform spot facing as required by prints.
• Routinely stock machine materials.
• Maintain work area, including cleaning out chips.
• Experience with pickoff attachments preferred.
• Experience with roll stamping preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during a shift.
• Ability to independently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a typical manufacturing environment, which may include exposure to noise, lubricants, and metal chips.

🌟 What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbur