Header Operator III -1st shift- 5:00am-1:30pm
About The Position
The Header Operator III sets up and operates single- and/or multi-die headers to manufacture precision, aircraft-quality fasteners. The role conducts tests on single- and multi-die cold headers to verify that machines function to specifications and to help determine the causes of machine failures. It also develops machine- or part-specific tooling and assists other operators with machine setup. The operator runs assigned four- to six-die machines and related products on a production basis, making adjustments to meet specifications and quality standards. Duties include loading raw materials, monitoring production with inspection instruments, maintaining statistical process control records, reworking tooling as needed, performing minor preventive maintenance, and supporting departmental productivity and quality goals. The position also provides training, serves as team-lead backup, and performs recordkeeping, data entry, housekeeping, and safety tasks.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Ability to work as a self-starter with minimum supervision.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve heading machinery problems, including setup and operation.
Responsibilities
- Read test schedules, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine machine testing procedures.
- Test machine functional performance under specified conditions.
- Analyze test results on defective machinery to identify causes of failure.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing work orders to determine the tools and materials needed to produce parts to precision tolerances and aircraft specifications.
- Set up and operate assigned four- to six-die machines and related products on a production basis.
- Select, mount, and align tooling attachments and materials, and adjust machines to produce parts that meet specifications and quality standards.
- Load machines with raw material and monitor production using comparators, micrometers, calipers, and other inspection gauges.
- Rework tooling and direct tooling rework as needed.
- Maintain statistical process control records when required and make production adjustments based on SPC data.
- Meet productivity levels and quality requirements in support of departmental goals and schedules.
- Train departmental personnel in machine setup and operation.
- Perform minor preventive maintenance on assigned machines.
- Complete recordkeeping and data entry, maintain housekeeping, and follow safety regulations.
- Serve as team-lead backup and help train Header Operators.
- Troubleshoot and resolve heading machinery problems, including setup and operation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance and prescription drugs
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Paid time off, which may include vacation and sick time
- Retirement program
- Other voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
