DW Products

🔎 At a Glance

Company Name: DW Screw Machine Products
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Shop Type: Production CNC Turning / Screw Machine Shop
Industries Served: Industrial, Automotive, General Manufacturing
Typical Work: High-volume production with repeat programs
Machining Capabilities: CNC Turning, Swiss-Type Machining, Multi-Spindle Screw Machines
Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloys
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015-aligned processes, AIAG PPAP/APQP
Shift Environment: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift options available

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About DW Screw Machine Products

DW Screw Machine Products is a production-focused CNC machining company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, specializing in high-volume precision turning and screw machine work.

Founded in 1951, DW Products has built a reputation for consistency, repeatability, and on-time delivery by combining experienced machinists with modern CNC technology and disciplined manufacturing processes.

The shop focuses on producing tight-tolerance components at scale, with long-running programs and stable workflows — ideal for machinists who prefer structured production environments over constant job changeovers.

With continued investment in automation, robotics, advanced programming, and inspection systems, DW Products is evolving into a next-generation production machining operation.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at DW Products work on:

• Part Types: Small to medium precision components produced in high volumes
• Production Style: Repeat production runs with established processes and long-term programs
• Typical Tolerances: Tight tolerances (commonly ±0.001” and below depending on part)
• Programming & Setup:
  • A-level machinists: full setup from blueprint
  • B-level: offsets, adjustments, and program edits
  • C-level: operator roles with training available
• Materials Machined: Aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, and production alloys

This is a shop where efficiency, consistency, and process control matter just as much as technical skill.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Turning (Production Lathes)
• Swiss-Type CNC Machining
• Multi-Spindle Screw Machining
• High-Volume Production Machining
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing

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CNC Equipment

Swiss CNC Screw Machines

• (7) KSI CNC Swiss Lathes (32mm, twin spindle, live tooling, Y-axis, C-axis, bar feed)

Multi-Spindle Screw Machines

• (7) Wickman 1-3/4” 6-spindle automatics
• (4) Wickman 1” 6-spindle automatics
• (1) Wickman 1-3/8” 6-spindle automatic
• (12) Davenport 3/4” 5-spindle automatics

CNC Turning Centers

• Ganesh GTS 32 (twin spindle, 12 ft bar loader)
• Ganesh GTS 42 (twin spindle, 12 ft bar loader)

This equipment mix allows DW Products to handle both highly efficient multi-spindle production and more flexible CNC turning work.

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Software & Programming

CAM Software: Esprit (plus other CAM exposure depending on role)
Controls: Fanuc, Siemens
Inspection Systems: Automated gaging and CMM-supported processes

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

DW Products operates in a process-driven, production-focused quality environment supported by:

• AIAG-compliant PPAP & APQP
• SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• PFMEA and risk analysis
• ISO 9001:2015-aligned systems
• In-process and final inspection using both manual and automated equipment

Machinists here work within clear standards, repeatable processes, and defined quality expectations.

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Why Machinists Choose DW Products

Machinists who succeed here tend to value:

• Stable, predictable production work (not constant one-offs)
• A shop that invests in automation and modern equipment
• Clear processes and expectations — not chaos
• Competitive hourly pay with regular raises and shift premiums
• Opportunities to grow from operator → setup → advanced CNC roles
• A company with 70+ years of stability in Cedar Rapids

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

DW Products is currently hiring for:

• A Machinists – Full setups from blueprint ($30–$35/hr + scheduled raises)
• B Machinists – Offsets, adjustments, program edits ($26–$28/hr)
• C Machinists / Operators – Entry-level roles with training ($23–$26/hr)
• Advanced CNC Associate / Setup Technician – Multi-axis CNC, automation, process improvement
• CNC Department Lead / Advanced Operator – Leadership, setups, and production optimization

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at DW Products

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Join DW Products

If you’re looking for a stable CNC machining career in Cedar Rapids with real growth opportunities, DW Products offers a path to build long-term skills in production machining, Swiss work, and advanced CNC operations.

👉 Apply today and be part of a team focused on precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement.