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Davenport- screw machine Setup Operator-MUST HAVE SCREW MACHINE EXPERIENCE

Driv-Lok, Inc.
Sycamore, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2026 CLOSED ON 7/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Davenport- screw machine Setup Operator-MUST HAVE SCREW MACHINE EXPERIENCE position at Driv-Lok, Inc.?

Job Description

Job Title: Davenports Set Up Operator

Labor Grade: 6

Department: 1200

Location: Corporate

Revision: 00

Immediate Leader Title: Plant Supervisor

Purpose

Operate Davenport machines to produce manufactured product that meets quality requirements.

Position Expectations And Job Accountabilities

  • The ability to monitor the Davenport machines assigned.
  • Must be able to interpret shop drawings.
  • Must learn and understand the proper use of various precision measuring instruments.
  • Learn and perform all record keeping responsibilities, such as attribute & SPC charting, lot splits and job card/scanner input, and Suspect sheets.
  • Understands how to document and move materials to the next operation.
  • Understands what is required to meet specifications of a quality product.
  • Responsible for the daily lubrication, cleaning out machines and chip removal of assigned machines.
  • Must learn to select proper materials, make adjustments, select proper tools, and do minor machine maintenance.
  • Minor problem solving and ability to work with supervisor, engineering, maintenance and various other departments.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in assigned area.
  • Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or his/her designee.
  • Ability to monitor and maintain other machines as business dictates.

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Reliability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Initiative - Volunteers readily, asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner. Safety - Observes safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Read, write and simple shop mathematics. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Typically have the equivalent of 1 to 3 years’ related experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, process sheets, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Have good communication skills.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with close tolerances.

REASONING **ABILITY: **

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be flexible in work assignments and be able to work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn to operate the computer systems used at Driv-Lok.

Certificates And Licenses

No certifications needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Performance evaluations are completed annually per the company policy addressing job knowledge, reliability, quantity of work, quality of work, attitude and cooperation, initiative and adaptability, attendance, aptitude, ability to learn and use procedures, safety and housekeeping.

Environmental Responsibilities

Ability to perform to Driv-Lok, Inc.'s Environmental Policy and procedures through awareness of any significant environmental aspects that have been determined. The role(s) in achieving compliance and what the consequences of the departure from the Policy and Procedures.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employee Signature: Date: __

You Should Be Proficient In

  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Manual Machining Skills

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

  • Optical Comparator
  • Manual Lathe
  • Screw Machine
  • Quality Control Software

Salary : $23 - $32

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