Cold Forming Header Operator - 2nd Shift

Means Industries

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team in Belleville, Michigan - SMW Team as a Header Operator and put your precision skills to work! You’ll set up and run cold formers, inspect parts to exact specifications, and keep production running smoothly. If you thrive on hands-on work, troubleshooting, and collaborating with a skilled team, we want to hear from you! Will train on first shift and then move to 2nd shift after training has been completed.

Requirements

Precision skills
Ability to set up and operate cold formers
Ability to inspect parts to exact specifications
Proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision instruments
Ability to load material, draw material down to size, adjust tooling, and verify machine settings
Ability to monitor machine operation, make adjustments, troubleshoot malfunctions, and perform minor maintenance
Ability to read and understand tool layouts, part prints, and part progression layouts
Ability to collaborate with team members on machine setups, tooling changes, and operational requirements
Ability to position and feed wire through a series of dies that extrude and shape stock
Ability to adjust wedges & brass settings to set pressures and depths of ram strokes
Ability to repair, maintain, and/or replace tooling when worn, broken or out of print
Ability to remove tooling from machines when production runs are finished
Ability to use overhead crane, forklift, and hand truck
Ability to perform developmental setups, prototype runs and assist with new part introduction
Ability to accurately document quality data, measurements, and production records
Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment and following safety, quality, environmental procedures

Responsibilities

Set up and operate cold former (header) to manufacture parts to precise specifications.
Measure and inspect parts during production using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision instruments to ensure compliance with product specifications.
Load material, draw material down to size, adjust tooling, verify machine settings based on production orders.
Monitor machine operation continuously; make adjustments, troubleshoot malfunctions, perform minor maintenance.
Read and understand tool layouts, part prints, and part progression layouts.
Collaborate with team members on machine setups, tooling changes, and operational requirements.
Position and feed wire through a series of dies that extrude and shape stock.
Adjust wedges & brass settings to set pressures and depths of ram strokes.
Repair, maintain, and/or replace tooling when worn, broken or out of print.
Remove tooling from machines when production runs are finished.
Use overhead crane, forklift, and hand truck to bring and remove supplies as needed.
Perform developmental setups, prototype runs and assist with new part introduction.
Accurately document quality data, measurements, and production records.
Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environment; follow safety, quality, environmental procedures.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Benefits
Wellness Reimbursement
Telehealth
Onsite health screenings
Mental health resources
Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more
Competitive Salaries
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Annual Bonus Opportunity
401k with Company Match
Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
14 Annual Company Paid Holidays
Training Programs
Education Expense Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities
Pet Insurance and Discount Program
Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts
Recognition and Rewards
Community Involvement
Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program