Davenport Screw Machine Setup Technician

About the Role

Job Title: Davenport Screw Machine Setup Technician

Labor Grade: 6 |
Department: 1200 |
Location: Corporate |
Revision: 00

Immediate Leader: Plant Supervisor

You arrive to your cell, review the job card and scanner input for the day, and set up multi‑spindle Davenport equipment for the next run. You select the right materials, install and adjust tooling, and perform daily lubrication, cleaning, and chip removal. After dialing in the first piece, you verify dimensions with precision measuring instruments and an optical comparator, log results in attribute and SPC charts, and move material to the next operation with proper documentation.

Throughout the shift, you monitor machine performance, make minor mechanical adjustments, and collaborate with your supervisor, engineering, and maintenance to resolve issues quickly. You keep the area organized, maintain strong safety habits, and pitch in on additional machines when business needs demand it. Before end‑of‑shift, you complete suspect sheets if needed, split lots appropriately, and ensure records are accurate in our systems.

• Set up and run Davenport screw machines to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Interpret shop drawings and process sheets to guide setup and inspection.
• Use precision measuring instruments; perform attribute and SPC charting.
• Document lot splits and complete job card/scanner inputs accurately.
• Lubricate, clean, and remove chips on assigned machines daily.
• Select tools and materials; perform minor machine maintenance and adjustments.
• Troubleshoot routine issues; partner with supervisor, engineering, and maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and adhere to safety procedures.
• Support other machines as needed.

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

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Typically 1–3 years of related experience. Able to read, write, and apply simple shop mathematics.

Language Ability: Read and interpret shop drawings, process sheets, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; solid communication skills.

Math Ability: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; work to close tolerances.

Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions; work cooperatively as a respectful team member.

Computer

Skills:

Learn to operate the computer systems used at Driv‑Lok.

Certificates/Licenses: None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Tools and Technologies: Optical Comparator, Manual Lathe, Screw Machine (Davenport), Quality Control Software.

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 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.

Quality Responsibility: Annual performance evaluations measure job knowledge, reliability, quantity and quality of work, attitude and cooperation, initiative and adaptability, attendance, aptitude, ability to learn and use…