Header Operator III -1st shift- 5:00am-1:30pm
About The Position
The Header Operator III sets up and operates single- and multi-die cold headers to manufacture precision aircraft-quality fasteners. The role conducts tests on cold headers to verify that machines function according to specifications and to identify the causes of equipment failures. It also develops machine- or part-specific tooling, assists with machine setup, and supports production quality, efficiency, and departmental schedules. The operator reads and interprets work orders, blueprints, drawings, test schedules, manuals, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to identify procedures, tools, and materials. The position operates assigned four- to six-die machines, makes setup and production adjustments, loads raw material, monitors production using measuring and inspection instruments, and maintains required quality and process-control records. It also provides training, performs minor preventative maintenance, supports housekeeping and safety, and serves as a team-lead backup. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and manufacturing documents.
- 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 troubleshoot and resolve heading machinery problems, including setup and operation.
- Ability to work as a self-starter with minimum supervision.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate single- and multi-die cold headers, including assigned four- to six-die machines, to manufacture precision aircraft-quality fasteners.
- Conduct functional tests on cold headers and analyze test results to determine causes of machine failures.
- Develop machine-specific and part-specific tooling and assist operators with machine setup.
- Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, drawings, specifications, test schedules, manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine production and testing requirements.
- Select, mount, and align tooling attachments and materials; make adjustments needed to produce parts to specification and acceptable quality.
- Load machines with raw material and monitor production using comparators, micrometers, calipers, and other inspection gauges.
- Rework tooling or direct its reworking as needed.
- Maintain statistical process control records when required and make adjustments based on SPC data.
- Meet efficiency, productivity, quality, departmental schedule, and production goals.
- Train departmental personnel in machine setup and operation and help train Header Operators.
- Perform minor preventative maintenance on assigned machines.
- Perform record keeping, data entry, and housekeeping, and follow safety regulations.
- Serve as team-lead backup and troubleshoot and resolve heading machinery problems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance and prescription drugs
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- 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
