Coldheader/Threadroller Machinist

MW Components•Palmer Township, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for daily and regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on complex mechanical production equipment, and assisting with production by ensuring machines operate correctly.

Requirements

Mechanically inclined.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints or machine specs.
Ability to work independently.
Attention to detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Good communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Works well with others.
High School Diploma required.
1-2 years of machine mechanics experience.
2 years of experience in a manufacturing (machine shop) environment, specifically in precision metal components.

Nice To Haves

Technical/Trade School in mechanics, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical machinery, including changing oil and topping off oil on designated machines.
Drain and scrap trim rings.
Maintain wire for each machine (bring in spare wire as needed).
Maintain West Pharm headers (ball blows, die changes, 3rd punch changes, dimensionally maintaining parts, checking parts morning afternoon and evening before leaving for the day and setting counter).
Operate mechanical machinery (cold heading machines) for production purposes, as needed.
Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness.
Performs equipment failure analysis to complete preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
Complete installations and troubleshooting on production machinery.
Determine and order parts required for replacement.
Communicate timeline of maintenance and repairs to Production Manager and Engineering Manager.
Logs equipment modifications and maintenance details in the designated system.
Follows all safety procedures.