Cold Heading/ Thread Rolling Operator - Day Shift

PennEngineering®•Plumstead Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited individual to be a part of our Manufacturing Team. As the Cold Header / Thread Roller/Trainee at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things and participate in an operator training program. Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Mechanical Ability.
Use of micrometers, calipers, comparators, gages, hand tools, etc.
Read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

With direction and assistance from the trainer, mentor or set-up person, sets-up and operates cold heading and thread rolling machines.
Works from detailed Engineering drawings, process control documents, training manuals, current best practices and work instructions to produce quality parts.
Uses precision measuring devices including—but not limited to—micrometers, dial calipers, optical comparators, tri-roll gauges and various other gauges.
Uses shop support equipment as needed to prepare dies for use in cold heading and thread rolling machines.
With assistance troubleshoots machine malfunctions, replaces worn and broken tooling, and makes all machine adjustments necessary to produce parts within specified tolerances.
Obtains correct Job Packet(s) from Cold Heading Tool Crib area, which include routers, part drawings, specifications, and SPC trend charts.
Accesses correct bill of materials from a computer located on the shop floor. Obtains correct machine tooling as called for on bill of materials.
Installs and removes tooling from machines using wrenches and other types of hand tools.
Removes old wire stock from header, as needed, and draws new coiled wire using an in-line wire drawer.
Detects and reports faulty machine operation, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies and other unusual conditions to set-up person or team leader.
Expected to maintain proper machine oil-levels on a daily basis.
Maintains workplace area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis.
Completes time, production, and quality reports as necessary.
Communicates with operators from other shifts to exchange information pertinent to the current work on a daily basis.
Observes all safety regulations in all duties.
Performs other duties as required.