Cold Head Operator

Cold Head OperatorPosition Overview:Sets up and operates cold heading machines to form bolts as specified by work order, blueprints, and/or drawing.Pay Rate $23-$30Principal Duties & Responsibilities:Set-up cold header machines and auxiliary equipment (including wire drawers, grinders and turntables) per drawings.Maintains machinery by following instructions on Maintenance Logs.Receives and follows verbal and written instructions regarding duties to be performed.Maintains production schedules and output.Performs all other related job assignments and functions as assigned and/or required.Must be able to perform some set-ups of machines.Must be able to use measurement instruments.Load and unload machinesMachine adjustmentsMaterial handlingKnowledge of using standard hand and power toolsStrong ability to follow oral and written instructions properlySolid knowledge of installing and maintaining utility systemsKnowledge of precautions necessary for ensuring a safe work environment for self and coworkersPhysical agility aimed at performing manual laborDeep knowledge of basic preventative and general maintenance activitiesAbility to recognize hazards and take measures to avoid themAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationshipsSkills/Qualifications:Position Qualifications-High school or equivalentExperience- 1-3+ yearsSkills- Reads blueprint, Performs inspection: Visual,Micrometer, Calipers, Comparator, Overlays, Gauge, Depth Pins.Some prior experience working with cold head machinery & equipmentExperienced with hand tools.Able to operate semi-automatic machinesMust be able to verify work completed is per instructions given.Communication skills ability to read, write and comprehend instructionAbility to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach frequently throughout the workdayAbility to lift items up to 40 lbs. without assistanceForklift operationWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements:General shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, and oils from the operation of machine tools and assembly of machines and equipment. Normal working position is standing or walking through out the plant. Some repetitive lifting/moving is required, depending on the daily assignment or tasks being performed. The weight can range anywhere from 1 to 75 lbs in which proper lifting/moving techniques are required.Software/Tools Used:Production equipmentCold heading machinesWire drawersGrindersTurntablesSemi-automatic production equipmentForklift/material-handling equipmentInspection & measuring toolsMicrometersCalipersComparatorGaugesDepth pinsOverlaysVisual inspection tools/methodsGeneral toolsStandard hand toolsPower toolsBasic machine-maintenance toolsFor sourcing, I would specifically keyword cold header, cold heading, bolt former, fastener manufacturing, machine setup, micrometer, caliper, blueprint, thread rolling, wire formingTop (3) skills:1.Machine setup + mechanical aptitudeThe strongest candidate should understand how to set up, adjust, load/unload and troubleshoot production machinery. Direct cold-heading experience is ideal.2. Blueprint reading + precision measurementThey need to be able to read a blueprint/drawing and then verify the finished product using micrometers, calipers and gauges.3. Cold heading / fastener manufacturing experienceIdeally, they have actually worked with cold headers or similar metal-forming equipmentPreferred Qualifications & Skills:Strongly preferred1–3+ years in cold heading, fastener manufacturing, or a closely related machine-operation environmentPrevious cold header setup/operation experienceExperience making bolts, screws, fasteners, or similar formed metal componentsAbility to perform machine changeovers/setups independentlyPreventive maintenance or basic machine troubleshooting experienceTransferable backgrounds to considerThread roll operatorScrew machine operatorCNC/machine setup operatorMetal forming operatorPress setup operatorWire forming operatorTool & die / machining environment