Hold tight lead, pitch diameter, and depth tolerances across long passes; verify with pitch micrometers, thread wires (3‑wire), optical comparators, thread gages, calipers, and dial indicators. Your work matters: parts head to naval/defense platforms, aerospace launch systems, heavy rail, and advanced automation lines.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cadillac, MI
Description
Precision Lead Screw Threading Specialist — Long-Shaft Operations
Join Rempco and help build components that move industries. We’re looking for a hands-on specialist who thrives on extreme-length precision and the satisfaction of a perfect thread.
Your Impact
Cut external threads on shafts ranging from 4 ft to 40 ft using dedicated thread milling machinery.
Create lead screws, Acme/stub‑Acme, and custom thread forms that meet exacting customer and industry standards.
Rig and handle heavy stock with overhead cranes, roller supports, and steady rests—safely and confidently.
Hold tight lead, pitch diameter, and depth tolerances across long passes; verify with pitch micrometers, thread wires (3‑wire), optical comparators, thread gages, calipers, and dial indicators.
Choose and optimize cutters, inserts, and indexables; set feeds/speeds and coolant appropriate to each alloy.
Machine diverse materials: carbon and chromoly steels (4140/4340), stainless steels, specialized bronzes, and high‑tensile grades.
Translate engineering drawings and customer prints directly into finished, flight‑ and field‑worthy parts.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
2+ years operating thread mills in a production or specialty environment.
Experience combating deflection, vibration, and thermal growth on long shafts, cylinders, and rods.
Inspection mastery: micrometers, dial indicators, thread pitch mics, and the 3‑wire method.
Demonstrated safety with overhead bridge cranes, rigging straps, steady rests, and roller supports.
Ownership mindset: immaculate finishes, zero‑scrap focus, and disciplined tooling maintenance.
Bring your own tools to the job.
Hands‑on proficiency with a Lees Bradnor Thread Mill; able to fabricate from technical drawings and to make your own precision cutters.
Life at Rempco
Your work matters: parts head to naval/defense platforms, aerospace launch systems, heavy rail, and advanced automation lines.
Be among the few: executing accurate threads over 40 feet is a rare, respected capability.
Count on dependable hours, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits.
Work in a clean, safety‑first, well‑led shop that respects machinists and their craft.