Secondary Setup Operator (2nd/3rd shift)

Penn Engineering•Waterford, MI

About The Position

The Secondary Setup Operator maintains efficient operation of thread tapping and thread rolling machines by setting up production jobs, installing and removing tooling, and troubleshooting machine operation. The operator verifies setups run at the required rate and produce parts that meet specifications, maintains tooling and coolant, completes required documentation, and keeps the machine and work area clean. The role also includes supporting dimensional checks, quality containment, and production data collection as needed. This is a full-time position, regularly scheduled for 8–10 hours per day, with shifts available Monday through Saturday. The listed schedules are first shift, Monday–Friday 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; second shift, Monday–Friday 4:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m. and Saturday 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; and third shift, Monday–Friday 7:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m. and Saturday 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Second- and third-shift positions receive an hourly shift premium. Reliable attendance at scheduled shifts is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience setting new jobs in thread tapping and/or thread rolling machines.
Mechanical problem-solving and/or maintenance background.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work Monday through Saturday and reliably attend scheduled shifts.
Ability to lift approximately 40 pounds from floor to waist and back approximately five times per hour.
Ability to stand approximately 8–10 hours per day.
Visual acuity for detailed work, manual dexterity, and mechanical ability.
Ability to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes awkward positions for prolonged periods while exerting force on hand tools to adjust machines.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Set up production jobs in thread tapping and thread rolling machines.
Remove and clean tooling from thread tapping and rolling machines.
Install tooling and verify the setup runs at the required rate while producing parts that meet specifications.
Inspect tooling from previous jobs and replace worn or broken tools before storage.
Prepare required documentation.
Troubleshoot errors and make minor machine adjustments to maintain consistent operation and efficiency.
Change production consumable tooling, including taps and dies.
Fill and maintain coolant tanks at the correct concentration.
Clean tap shavings and other debris from feed systems and scrap chutes.
Read job specifications and engineering drawings to determine inspection requirements.
Clean the machine and work area and maintain housekeeping/6S.
Perform hourly and process-containment dimensional checks on threaded parts as needed.
Collect SPC chart data, perform necessary calculations, and complete charting as needed.
Lift and position Pierce Nut stock manually or with a hoist or lift truck.
Verify Pierce Nut thread dimensions against specifications using the containment pan and ensure nonconforming work pieces are scrapped or saved for quality-department analysis.
Visually inspect parts for quality issues.
Use a computer system to track active production jobs.
Follow safety requirements, help maintain a safe work environment, and repair or report safety-policy nonconformances.
Operate machine-shop equipment safely and efficiently.
Reliably attend scheduled shifts.