Cold Heading Thread Rolling Operator- Night Shift

PennEngineering®•Plumstead Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated individual to join its Manufacturing Team as a Cold Header / Thread Roller/Trainee. The role includes participation in an operator training program and setting up and operating cold heading and thread rolling machines with direction and assistance from a trainer, mentor, or setup person. The operator follows engineering drawings, process control documents, training manuals, best practices, and work instructions to produce quality parts. The position also involves preparing and installing tooling, monitoring and adjusting machines, maintaining production and quality records, and communicating with operators on other shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Mechanical ability.
Ability to use micrometers, calipers, comparators, gauges, hand tools, and similar equipment.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to lift approximately 40 pounds.
Ability to stand approximately 8–10 hours per day.
Ability to bend, twist, and squat in various positions for prolonged periods while exerting force on hand tools used to adjust machines.
Visual acuity for detailed work.
Manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate cold heading and thread rolling machines with direction and assistance from a trainer, mentor, or setup person.
Follow engineering drawings, process control documents, training manuals, current best practices, and work instructions to produce quality parts.
Use precision measuring devices such as micrometers, dial calipers, optical comparators, tri-roll gauges, and other gauges.
Use shop support equipment as needed to prepare dies for cold heading and thread rolling machines.
Troubleshoot machine malfunctions with assistance, replace worn or broken tooling, and adjust machines to produce parts within specified tolerances.
Obtain job packets from the Cold Heading Tool Crib area, including routers, part drawings, specifications, and SPC trend charts.
Access the correct bill of materials on a shop-floor computer and obtain the machine tooling specified in it.
Install and remove machine tooling using wrenches and other hand tools.
Remove old wire stock from the header as needed and draw new coiled wire using an in-line wire drawer.
Detect and report faulty machine operation, defective material or equipment, drawing discrepancies, and other unusual conditions to the setup person or team leader.
Maintain proper machine oil levels daily.
Keep the workplace neat and orderly daily.
Complete time, production, and quality reports as necessary.
Communicate daily with operators on other shifts to exchange information relevant to current work.
Observe all safety regulations while performing duties.
Perform other duties as required.