Cold Heading Operator - 2nd shift with 10% shift premium
About The Position
We are looking for a cold-heading operator to join our team! This individual would be responsible for setting up and operating single and multi die double stroke cold headers and forge pointers to produce quality automotive fasteners from cold metal rod or wire by performing the following duties. Shift time is 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm Monday thru Friday. Assist and observe designated Setup Operators in operation and setup up of machinery Selects, installs, and aligns dies, cutting tools, guides, and stops to setup machine. Sets controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations on work piece in specified sequence Positions coil of metal wire or rod on feed spindle and threads it through straightening rolls into feed mechanism Adjusts settings of dies on controls, as required, to produce product within specified tolerances and meeting quality standards Starts machine to begin production and observes machine operations for evidence of malfunction and products for defects Maintains, oils, and cleans machines on a regular basis Drains and cleans oil trays; dumps scrap, and sweeps floor to maintain housekeeping standards Ensures all quality and safety documentation is completed with oversight
Requirements
- High School diploma or the equivalent required; Associates degree preferred
- Prior experience operating single and multi-die header machines
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to complete routine production and quality reports
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Assist and observe designated Setup Operators in operation and setup up of machinery
- Selects, installs, and aligns dies, cutting tools, guides, and stops to setup machine.
- Sets controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations on work piece in specified sequence
- Positions coil of metal wire or rod on feed spindle and threads it through straightening rolls into feed mechanism
- Adjusts settings of dies on controls, as required, to produce product within specified tolerances and meeting quality standards
- Starts machine to begin production and observes machine operations for evidence of malfunction and products for defects
- Maintains, oils, and cleans machines on a regular basis
- Drains and cleans oil trays; dumps scrap, and sweeps floor to maintain housekeeping standards
- Ensures all quality and safety documentation is completed with oversight
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
