Acme Gridley Screw Machine Setup Technician

Acme Gridley Screw Machine Setup Technician – Technical Lead

Location: Massillon, OH

Job : 380

# of Openings: 1

Compensation: $29+ based on experience

Position Summary – 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 machines. In 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.

• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience setting up Acme or similar multi‑spindle screw machines
• Proven experience troubleshooting complex machining and process issues
• 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

• 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

• 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

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Life/Medical/Dental and Vision
• Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Education
• Company provided uniforms
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid time off
• Stable work environment with technical growth and leadership opportunities