Cold Forming A Operator — Precision Metal Fabrication (1st/2nd Shift)

PennEngineering®; Danboro (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision

Parental Leave

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid On the Job Training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community Volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Employee Centric Culture

1st and 2nd shift opportunities

Air-conditioned work environment

Onsite Gym

Job summary

PennEngineering in Danboro, PA is seeking a Cold Forming A Operator to set up and operate cold forming machines that forge parts from wire stock. You will collaborate with the manufacturing team and follow prints to meet quality specifications.

You will troubleshoot tooling, install new tooling setups, inspect parts with precision gauges, and participate in continuous improvement activities to maximize productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of Cold Forming experience.
• Mechanical ability.
• Use of micrometers, calipers, comparators, gages, hand tools, etc.
• Read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machine and part issues using upsetting, backward and forward extrusion along with piercing to make product to print.
• Receives general direction from team leader and works from set up sheets, detailed machine parts drawings, machine manuals, specifications, tool charts and instruction.
• Troubleshoots, replaces worn and broken tooling & parts, diagnoses and repair machine malfunctions, re-sets tooling, gauges work, and makes all machine adjustments necessary to produce parts within specifications.
• Wires up machine, troubleshoots transfer and follows progression pieces to make product.
• Inspects parts to verify correct dimensions against drawing specifications using various measurement devices.
• Diagnose and adjust machine as necessary to produce good parts using experience and knowledge to reduce downtime.
• Communicates with operators to exchange relevant information to the work at hand.
• Detects and reports faulty machine operation, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies and other conditions to leadership.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities to assist team in meeting goals including Dynamite Idea program, reporting near misses and 6S.
• Installs new setup of machine tooling to operate automatic cold former machines at specified feeds and speeds, to produce good work to quality specifications.
• Makes test runs of new pieces, inspects and verifies dimensions against drawing specifications.
• Tags containers to ensure product traceability.
• Verifies correct raw material is being utilized to produce product.
• Completes paperwork such as router, check sheet, SPC charts and non-conformance report.
• Find, understand and utilize control plans to ensure product quality.
• Find and follow department procedures on computer.
• Segregate, document and control non-conforming product.
• Inspects parts from every pan to verify product acceptance prior to dumping parts into larger container following the 2-pan inspection system.
• Logs on and off time and attendance system properly.
• Set process monitor to proper limits to ensure proper machine operation.
• Ensures daily preventative maintenance is performed.
• Move product, scrap and slugs as needed to proper area.
• Keeps work area organized and clean at all times.
• Verifies all gages are calibrated prior to use.
• Participates in daily stretching activities, team meetings and works well with team members.
• Observes all safety regulations in all duties.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Comparators

Gages

Hand tools

Job description

PennEngineering in Danboro, PA is seeking a Cold Forming A Operator to set up and operate cold forming machines that forge parts from wire stock. You will collaborate with the manufacturing team and follow prints to meet quality specifications.

You will troubleshoot tooling, install new tooling setups, inspect parts with precision gauges, and participate in continuous improvement activities to maximize productivity.