Acme Gridley Setup Technician – 1st Shift
Location: Euclid, OH
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $25.00–$27.00/hour
Hire Sync is hiring an experienced Acme Gridley Setup Technician for a well-established precision manufacturing company in Euclid, OH. If you have strong Acme setup experience, enjoy working independently, and take pride in producing high-quality precision parts, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable manufacturer with a four-day workweek.
In this role, you'll be responsible for complete machine setups from blueprint to finished part while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety throughout the production process.
What You'll Do:
- Set up and operate Acme Gridley multi-spindle screw machines
- Complete full machine setups from blueprint and part layout
- Install and adjust cams, gears, collets, pushers, tooling, and attachments
- Work with dovetail forms, floating shave tools, knee tools, knurling, tapping, thread rolling, accelerated reaming, recess, pick-off attachments, and other tooling
- Verify first-piece inspections using precision measuring equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, job routings, and specifications
- Perform tooling changes, sharpening, and replacement as needed
- Tear down completed setups and prepare machines for future jobs
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Assist and train team members when needed
- Support preventative maintenance efforts and report equipment issues
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum of 3 years of Acme Gridley setup experience
- Ability to perform complete setups independently from blueprint to finished part
- Strong knowledge of screw machine tooling, attachments, cams, and gearing
- Experience using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Commitment to producing quality work and maintaining a safe work environment
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Four-day workweek with three-day weekends
- Stable, established manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work with advanced precision machining equipment
- Join a team that values craftsmanship, quality, and continuous improvement
Apply today and put your Acme Gridley setup expertise to work with a company that values skilled machinists and precision manufacturing.