Precision Davenport Set-Up Machinist

Your next precision machining challenge

Title:

Precision Davenport Set-Up Machinist Labor Grade: 6 | Department: 1200 |

Location:

Corporate | Revision: 00

Reports to:

Plant Supervisor Imagine this

It’s the start of your shift. You review the process sheet, pull the correct material, and prepare a Davenport multi-spindle for changeover. You choose tooling, set feeds and speeds, and run a first-article. With an optical comparator and precision gages, you verify every feature and capture results in SPC charts. Throughout the run, you keep records clean (lot splits, job card/scanner entries, suspect sheets), move parts to the next operation, and keep machines lubricated, cleaned, and free of chips.

When something unexpected pops up, you troubleshoot, loop in maintenance or engineering, and get production back on track—safely and efficiently.

How you’ll contribute

Own set-up and operation of Davenport screw machines to meet spec and schedule.

Read and apply shop drawings, process sheets, and procedures.

Use precision measuring instruments and QC software; maintain attribute/SPC charts.

Document materials and route parts correctly to the next operation.

Perform daily machine care: lubrication, cleaning, chip removal.

Select proper tools and materials; perform minor maintenance and adjustments.

Partner with supervisor, engineering, and maintenance for problem solving.

Keep a tidy, safe work area and support other machines as needed.

What you bring

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; typically 1–3 years related experience. Comfortable with reading, writing, and shop math.

Language:
Ability to read/interpret drawings, process sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; strong communicator.

Math:
Proficient with whole numbers, fractions, decimals; capable of holding close tolerances.

Reasoning:
Practical problem solver with flexibility; able to interpret written/oral/diagram/schedule instructions; respectful, team-oriented approach.

Computer:
Able to learn Driv-Lok computer systems.

Certificates/Licenses:
None required.

Supervision:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:

Adaptability;
Attendance/Punctuality;
Reliability;
Initiative;
Innovation;
Planning/Organizing;
Professionalism;
Quality;
Quantity;
Safety.

Tools and tech Optical Comparator Manual Lathe Davenport Screw Machine Quality Control Software Work conditions WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts in a factory environment with noise, oil, and smoke.

The employee will be working with Automatic machines, precision measuring instruments, hand and fork lift trucks, scoops, weight scales, and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, bend, and stand a majority of the shift.

Performance and stewardship

Quality Responsibility:
Performance evaluations are completed annually per company policy, covering job knowledge, reliability, quantity and quality of work, attitude and cooperation, initiative and adaptability, attendance, aptitude, ability to learn and use procedures, safety, and housekeeping.

Environmental Responsibilities:
Ability to perform to Driv-Lok, Inc.'s Environmental…