Cold Heading Thread Rolling Operator- Night Shift

Penn Engineering•Danboro, PA

5d•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 participating in an operator training program and, with direction and assistance from a trainer, mentor, or set-up person, setting up and operating cold heading and thread rolling machines. The operator works from engineering drawings, process control documents, training manuals, best practices, and work instructions to produce quality parts within specified tolerances. The position uses precision measuring devices and shop support equipment to prepare dies, install and remove tooling, monitor machine operation, and assist with troubleshooting and adjustments. The operator obtains job packets, materials information, and tooling; maintains machine oil levels and a neat work area; completes time, production, and quality reports; communicates relevant information across shifts; and follows safety regulations.

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.

Responsibilities

With direction and assistance from a trainer, mentor, or set-up person, set up and operate cold heading and thread rolling machines.
Use engineering drawings, process control documents, training manuals, best practices, and work instructions to produce quality parts.
Use precision measuring devices, including 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.
With assistance, troubleshoot machine malfunctions, replace worn or broken tooling, and make machine adjustments needed 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 from a shop-floor computer and obtain the machine tooling specified by the bill of materials.
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 set-up person or team leader.
Maintain proper machine oil levels daily.
Keep the work area neat and orderly daily.
Complete time, production, and quality reports as necessary.
Communicate with operators from other shifts daily to exchange information pertinent to current work.
Observe all safety regulations while performing duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.