ACME Senior Technician

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

Location: Massillon, OH

Job : 390

# of Openings: 1

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

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

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager / Manufacturing Engineer

The Acme Senior 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 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 Acme multi-spindle machines, including tooling selection, cam timing, 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 Acme 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 Acme equipment
• Optimize cycle times, tooling life, and changeover efficiency
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks within multi‑spindle operations
• Support quoting activities by reviewing part prints, tolerances, materials, and process requirements
• Provide technical input on machine selection, feasibility, and capacity for new or revised work
• 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

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience setting up Acme or 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 shifts, overtime, and on call…