Senior Machine Technician - Technical Lead

RW Screw is not just a place to work, but a place to have a career. The people are what make RW Screw one of the premier precision machining companies in the area. If you are interested in joining a successful team you came to the right place.

Our benefits package includes:

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Life/Medical/Dental and Vision
• Insurance
• 401k
• Education
• Company Provided Uniforms

Position: Senior Machine Technician - Technical Lead

Location: Massillon, OH

Job : 378

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Senior Machine Technician - Technical Lead (Machining)

Job Status: Full-time Employee, Non-Exempt Hourly

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager / Manufacturing Engineer

The Machine Senior Technician – Technical Lead is a senior-level machining role responsible for advanced setup, optimization, and technical ownership of multi-spindle machines. In addition to hands‑on setup and troubleshooting, this role serves as a key technical resource for operators, drives process stability, and leads continuous improvement efforts across assigned machines and product families.

• Perform complete setups and changeovers on multi-spindle machines, including tooling selection, cam timing, pickoff operations, feeds, speeds, and process optimization
• Act as the technical lead for assigned machines or product families, ensuring stable, repeatable, and efficient processes
• Diagnose and resolve complex machining, tooling, timing, and material issues impacting quality or throughput
• Establish and maintain setup standards, tooling layouts, timing charts, and best practices
• Support and mentor setup technicians and operators, providing hands‑on training and technical guidance
• Work closely with maintenance to improve machine reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance strategies
• Operate and oversee one or more machines as needed.
• Maintain quality of work pieces after setups.
• Make advanced adjustments and tooling changes.
• Ensure machines are stocked and chips are removed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of machines and work area.

• Interpret complex blueprints, customer specifications, and GD&T requirements
• Define inspection methods, control plans, and critical-to-quality characteristics specific to multi-spindle operations
• Lead first-article approvals and support internal and customer quality audits
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to scrap, rework, and process variation
• Ensure process capability meets or exceeds customer requirements

• Develop and refine machining processes for new and existing parts on equipment
• Optimize cycle times, tooling life, and changeover efficiency
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks within multi-spindle operations
• Support process validation during new product launches and engineering changes
• Drive standard work documentation for setups and operations
• Lead or support kaizen initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Improve machine utilization and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Reduce scrap and variation through structured problem‑solving methods
• Support 6S and visual management efforts on the shop floor

This description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.

• 5-10+ years of hands‑on experience setting up similar multi-spindle screw machines
• Strong experience with cam-driven machining, timing adjustments, and multi-spindle process control
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex machining and process issues
• Advanced knowledge of cutting tools, materials, feeds, speeds, and machine capabilities
• Experience with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and shifts.
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work flexible…