Cold Forming Header Operator - 2nd Shift

Amsted Industries•Belleville, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amsted Automotive is hiring a Cold Forming Header Operator for its SMW team in Belleville, Michigan. The operator sets up and runs cold formers to manufacture parts to specifications, inspects production, and helps keep operations running smoothly. Training takes place on first shift, after which the employee moves to second shift. The role involves loading and drawing material to size, adjusting tooling and machine settings, feeding wire through dies, and monitoring and troubleshooting equipment. The operator also performs minor maintenance, maintains or replaces tooling, supports setups and prototype runs, records quality and production data, and follows safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate cold formers (headers) to manufacture parts to precise specifications.
Measure and inspect parts during production using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision instruments.
Load material, draw it down to size, adjust tooling, and verify machine settings against production orders.
Continuously monitor machine operation, make adjustments, troubleshoot malfunctions, and 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 and brass settings to set ram-stroke pressures and depths.
Repair, maintain, or replace tooling when worn, broken, or out of print, and remove tooling when production runs are finished.
Use an overhead crane, forklift, and hand truck to move supplies as needed.
Perform developmental setups and prototype runs, and assist with new-part introduction.
Accurately document quality data, measurements, and production records.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.