Cold Header Setup Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Overtime opportunities

Shift work (1st & 2nd shift)

Job summary

Aerospace Fasteners in California is seeking skilled operators for 1st and 2nd shifts to perform complete machine setups on cold heading and nut forming equipment. You will adjust dies and tooling, operate multi-station equipment, and ensure dimensional tolerances are met.

Ideal candidates have experience with blueprints, precision measuring tools, and aerospace fastener production. Overtime opportunities exist and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in cold heading/cold forming/nut forming.
• Ability to perform complete machine setups independently.
• Experience reading blueprints and tight tolerances.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and precision inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete machine setups on cold heading/nut forming equipment.
• Set and adjust dies, punches, and forming tooling.
• Operate and monitor multi-station forming equipment.
• Make machine and tooling adjustments during production.
• Troubleshoot forming, tooling, and production issues; read blueprints.

Skills

Cold heading

Cold forming

Fastener manufacturing

Machine setup

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Micrometers

Calipers

Tools

SACMA equipment

Formax equipment

Sakamura equipment

Nakashimada equipment

Job description

Aerospace Fasteners | 1st & 2nd Shift | $35-45/hr

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christina Chariott

Salary: $35 - $45 per hour

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

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 issuesRead 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

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