Cold Forming Header and Roll Threader Operator

Responsibilities: Set up and operate Nedschroef and Waterbury cold forming machines and associated equipment to produce high-quality fasters for the construction industry while maintaining on-time delivery, productivity, safety, and quality standards.

Other duties:

-Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or production deviations and adjusts machine as required.
-Perform machine adjustments and configurations to achieve a quality product.
-Provide recommendations to change processes to improve productivity and quality.
-Read measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and other relevant equipment.
-Read drawings, manuals and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products and sequences of operations.
-Perform inspection checks to ensure parts meet quality requirements.
-Identify and replace broken or worn tools and determine defects.
-Track and enter raw material data for each production lot.
-Check, weigh, count, and approve daily production labor and output.
-Inventory count. Report raw material shortages, tool usage, and machine maintenance issues to the lead person.
-Report to the supervisor and operations management.
-Move materials, maintain and clean the work area.
-Maintain a safe work environment; wear safety glasses and steel-toed shoes.

Qualifications:

-Prior experience with Nedschroef or other Cold Headers in a production environment is highly desired.

-Trade School highly desired.

-Electrical skills are a plus.

-Knowledge and skills using measuring tools, calipers, and micrometers to inspect parts according to drawings.

-Experience performing quality checks and identification of part defects according to specifications.

-Read and understand engineering drawings.

-Basic computer and math skills are required.

-Forklift license desired.

-Work well in a team environment.

-Good communication skills.

-Ability to work safely in a variety of situations and follow rules and established procedures.

-Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in certain areas.

-High School Diploma or equivalent.