Cold Heading Operator Trainee - 2nd Shift

MacLean-Fogg•New Baltimore, NY

8d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Cold Heading Operator Trainee at our Chesterfield, Michigan manufacturing facility. In this role, you will learn cold heading operations while supporting safe, efficient, high-quality production through equipment operation, inspection, changeovers, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

No specific formal education requirement.
Basic math skills for counting and recording production and scrap.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn machine operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions, standard operating procedures, and manufacturer manuals.
Attention to detail and the ability to learn and use basic inspection tools, gauges, standard work, 5S, and established quality practices.
Ability to accurately collect, record, and enter production, downtime, and other required data.
Effective communication, teamwork, dependability, and the ability to report equipment, quality, or production concerns to supervision.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or different shifts as business needs require.
Employees in this role regularly bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach while performing job duties.
The position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The work involves repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and the safe use of hand tools, gauges, and cleaning equipment.
Employees must be able to visually inspect parts and read gauges, labels, and production documentation, with or without corrective lenses.
Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Learn cold heading machine operation, adjustments, proper equipment care, standard work, and safe operating practices under the guidance of experienced team members.
Perform routine equipment lubrication, designated oil changes, and minor machine repairs, and assist Maintenance with more complex repairs as needed.
Support changeovers by gathering required tools, assisting with setup and teardown, loading machines, welding wire, and preparing equipment for production.
Complete equipment purging, washdowns, and detailed cleaning according to established schedules and 5S standards, including painting and labeling equipment when required.
Inspect parts and perform pan checks to verify product quality, ensure containers are clean and properly identified, and follow procedures for first- and last-piece inspections and gage control.
Accurately record production, downtime, and other required information using established data-collection and computer systems.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe machines, press areas, aisles, and workspaces while following all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, production shortages, excessive tool usage, and other operating issues promptly while supporting team and continuous improvement activities.