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Machine Operator – Multi‑Spindle Screw Machines (Davenport / Acme‑Gridley)

Location: Syracuse, NY
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift Available
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate range from $22 to $35 per hour DOE + shift premium + comprehensive benefits

About the Role

The Kilian Manufacturing team in Syracuse, New York is seeking a skilled Multi‑Spindle Screw Machine Operator with hands‑on experience running Davenport, Acme‑Gridley, Brown & Sharpe, Schutte, or Tornos multi‑spindle equipment. If you take pride in producing high‑volume, high‑precision components and enjoy working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Operate, and troubleshoot multi‑spindle automatic screw machines including Davenport and Acme‑Gridley platforms
• Adjust cams, tooling, collets, feeds, speeds, and attachments to maintain optimal performance
• Perform in‑process inspections using micrometers, calipers, comparators, and gauges
• Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, and process sheets
• Maintain machine cleanliness, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance
• Collaborate with supervisors, setup technicians, and quality teams to ensure part accuracy and production efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience operating multi‑spindle screw machines (Davenport, Acme‑Gridley, Schütte, Tornos, or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of cam‑driven machine operation
• Ability to perform minor setups and adjustments independently
• Familiarity with high‑volume production environments
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Stable, long‑term work with a growing company
• Training and advancement opportunities (including CNC cross‑training)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected].

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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.