Cold Heading Operator (off shift)

PennEngineering® • Waterford, MI

1d

About The Position

Sets up and operates single- or multiple-station die-forming machines and thread rollers, either standalone or integrated on a former. Performs dimensional inspections of tooling and formed products and applies SPC zone control across processes. The operator adjusts and monitors machinery to manufacture products within specified tolerances, performs minor machine maintenance, assists with tooling design, and supports research and development of new cold-form products. The role also includes handling finished products and maintaining a safe, orderly work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–15 years of header experience.
• Progressive header experience.
• Ability to regularly walk and stand for 10 hours a day.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Manual dexterity and mechanical ability.
• Ability to bend, twist, and squat in awkward positions for prolonged periods while exerting force on hand tools to adjust machines.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified lengths using a scale, rule, or template.
• Position dies, transfer fingers, and thread dies against stops or align tooling to specified positions.
• Adjust machines to form products within specifications and troubleshoot issues to determine corrective action when needed.
• Operate machines as required to manufacture products to specified tolerances.
• Monitor machine operation for work-piece defects or malfunctions using integrated load monitors and SPC zone-control techniques.
• Measure work-piece dimensions to determine machine-operation accuracy.
• Assist the engineer with tooling design.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling machines, changing dies, or replacing light machine components.
• Perform research and development tasks to develop new cold-form products.
• Set up machines and stack, mark, pack, transport, weigh, and tag finished products; use a Hi-Lo to transport products.
• Follow safety requirements, help maintain a safe work environment, and repair or report non-conformance with company safety policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient operation of machine-shop equipment.
• Perform housekeeping and 6S activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED