Screw Machine Operator

A precision manufacturing company is immediately hiring Screw Machine Operators. In this role, you will set up and operate multi-spindle automatic screw machines to produce high-quality components.

This is a full-time, first-shift position offering a stable 4-day work week with frequent opportunities for Friday overtime.

• Location: Plymouth, MI area (Job Shop Environment)

• Schedule: Monday Thursday, 6:00 AM 4:00 PM (Includes a paid 1/2-hour lunch daily).

• Overtime: Fridays as required based on production needs.

• Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (depending on experience).

• Machine Operation: Setup, adjust, and operate multi-spindle automatic screw machines (specifically Davenport 5-spindle and Acme 6-spindle) to produce precision parts.

• Quality Inspection: Use standard measuring equipment to perform in-process inspections, ensuring parts conform to technical prints.

• Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret standard manufacturing drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.

• Tooling & Maintenance: Monitor machine operation, detect minor faults or dimensional variations, and assist with basic troubleshooting or tooling adjustments.

• Workplace Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Experience: Previous hands-on experience operating multi-spindle screw machines is highly preferred.

  • Direct experience with Davenport (5-spindle) or Acme (6-spindle) machines is a major plus.

• Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand standard manufacturing drawings in both English and Metric units.

• Inspection Tools: Proficiency using standard precision measuring equipment, including Micrometers and Optical Comparators.

• Communication: Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Alternative Qualifications Note: While experienced operators are strongly preferred, we are willing to consider an exceptional candidate with a solid, foundational background in precision manufacturing who demonstrates the aptitude to be rapidly trained on screw machine operations.

• Immediate start dates available.

• Consistent first-shift schedule with a 3-day weekend (MondayThursday).

• Paid daily lunch break.

• Regular overtime opportunities on Fridays.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.