Screw Machine Setup Technician Jobs Nationwide with FlexTrades

FlexTrades is hiring Thread Rollers for nationwide project-based assignments supporting precision fastener and metal forming operations. This role is built for operators who understand how critical proper thread rolling is to product quality, consistency, and production flow.

If you have experience operating thread rolling machines and are comfortable monitoring machine performance, handling tooling changes, and maintaining production standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate Waterbury and Saspi thread rolling machines to produce precision threaded components
  • Monitor machine performance during production runs and make minor adjustments as needed
  • Change out tooling when required to support production requirements
  • Inspect parts visually and maintain consistent thread quality during operation
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards within the work area
  • Support production teams by ensuring machines remain running efficiently and safely

Requirements

  • Direct experience operating thread rolling machines
  • Setup experience is not required but mechanical aptitude is expected
  • Ability to work in a physical, hands-on manufacturing environment
  • Basic mechanical skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow work instructions and maintain production quality standards

About FlexTrades

FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production flow, reduce downtime, and protect quality standards by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.

Our teams support aerospace, automotive, fastener manufacturing, energy, medical devices, and heavy industrial operations nationwide. When precision manufacturing and production reliability matter, FlexTrades delivers.

Apply today to bring your thread rolling experience to projects where quality and consistency are critical.

FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Screw Machine Setup Technician Jobs Nationwide with FlexTrades (1)

FlexTrades is hiring Screw Machine Setup Technicians for nationwide project-based assignments supporting high volume machining and multi-spindle production environments. This role is built for technicians who understand Davenport setups, know how to perform full mechanical changeovers, and can keep legacy cam-driven equipment running at peak performance. If you like getting your hands dirty, solving setup challenges, and working directly with tooling and mechanical systems, this is your lane.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate Davenport Model B automatic screw machines
  • Perform manual physical changeovers by removing and installing multiple components to prepare machines for new parts
  • Re sharpen cutting tools and drills or replace tooling as needed
  • Complete setups and changeovers typically taking 1 to 4 hours per machine
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment while handling dirty, greasy, and oily tasks
  • Work in alignment with all company standards and procedures

Requirements

  • Direct experience setting up and operating automatic screw machines with Davenport preferred
  • Ability to perform manual hands on machine adjustments
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with cam driven systems
  • Comfortable working in a physical industrial environment

About FlexTrades

FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and engineering talent to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers stabilize production, reduce downtime, increase throughput, and clear backlogs by supplying experienced technicians who are vetted and ready to contribute on day one. Our teams support aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, food production, heavy industry, and more. When precision machining, legacy equipment expertise, and mechanical problem solving are essential, FlexTrades delivers the people who get it done.