Cold Header Setup Operator

LeoForce; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

LeoForce in Brea, CA is seeking a Senior Cold Header Setup Operator to join its aerospace manufacturing team. You will perform complete machine setups on cold heading equipment, adjust dies, inspect parts, and ensure tight tolerances print-to-drawings.

This hands-on role requires experience with multi-station equipment, blueprints, and precision gauges. Great benefits and opportunities for overtime are available; shift options include 1st and 2nd.

Qualifications

• Experience with cold heading / nut forming or fastener production.
• Ability to perform complete machine setups independently.
• Ability to read blueprints and work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete machine setups on cold heading equipment.
• Set and adjust dies, punches, and tooling.
• Operate and monitor multi-station forming equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production issues.
• Read blueprints and inspect parts to print with precision gauges.
• Maintain dimensional tolerances and document production data.

Skills

Independent setup

Blueprint reading

Precision inspection

Troubleshooting

Multi-station equipment

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Go/No-Go gauges

Thread gauges

Job description

Cold Header Setup Operator

Brea, CA, US

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $35 - $45 per hour

Job Details

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform complete machine setups on cold heading / nut forming equipment
• Set and adjust dies, punches, transfer fingers, and related tooling
• Operate and monitor multi-station forming equipment
• Make machine and tooling adjustments throughout production
• Troubleshoot forming, tooling, and production issues
• Read blueprints, drawings, work orders, and specifications
• Inspect parts throughout production using micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, Go/No-Go gauges, and other precision measuring tools
• Maintain dimensional tolerances and identify quality issues before they impact production
• Communicate tooling and maintenance needs
• Complete production logs and required manufacturing documentation
• Follow plant safety and operating procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Previous cold heading, cold forming, nut forming, or fastener manufacturing experience
• Experience performing complete machine setups independently
• Experience setting dies, punches, and related forming tooling
• Ability to troubleshoot machine and tooling issues
• Experience with multi-die / multi-station equipment
• Ability to read blueprints and work to tight tolerances
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and precision inspection equipment
• National or Jern Yao equipment experience highly preferred
• Experience with SACMA, Formax, Sakamura, Nakashimada, or similar cold forming equipment may also translate
• Aerospace fastener experience is a plus
• Experience forming materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, titanium, A286, or Inconel is a plus

A bit about us:

A major aerospace manufacturer is hiring experienced Cold Header Setup Operators to join its fastener manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on setup role for someone with experience in cold heading, cold forming, nut forming, or fastener production who can independently set up equipment, make tooling adjustments, troubleshoot production issues, and inspect parts to print. You’ll be working in a high‑volume precision manufacturing environment producing tight‑tolerance fasteners used in aerospace applications.

Why join us?

• $35-$45/hr based on experience and skill level
• Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more
• 1st and 2nd shift openings
• Large, stable aerospace manufacturer
• Precision aerospace fastener production
• Hands‑on setup and troubleshooting work
• Work with multi‑station cold forming / nut forming equipment
• Opportunity to use your technical setup and tooling experience rather than simply operate a machine
• Hiring team moves quickly
• Overtime opportunities available

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