Cold Heading Machine Operator

SDM Composites; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SDM Composites in Paramount, CA, is seeking an experienced header operator to set up and run cold forming machines, producing parts to blueprint specifications.

You will perform first run inspections, routine maintenance, and adjust tooling as needed to maintain part quality, with lifting up to 35 lbs. Candidates should have 5+ years as a header man and the ability to read drawings and use calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of header man experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Able to read and use measuring instruments to verify specifications.
• Able to interpret written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple header lines to tolerances per blueprints.
• Conduct first run inspections and periodic quality checks.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and fluid checks on equipment.
• Install cold heading tooling and related support equipment.
• Read gauges and adjust parameters to maintain part quality.

Skills

Header man experience

Blueprint reading

Measuring with calipers

Measuring with micrometers

Reading instructions

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Shadowgraphs

Job description

Basic Purpose and Objective

Under general supervision and according to established policy and procedures, sets up various sizes and types of cold forming machines automatically shaping parts to blueprint specifications and set-up charts.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Tear down, set up and operate multiple product lines to specified tolerances of hot or cold headers or trimmers to produce metal parts.
• Conduct First run inspection and periodic quality checks
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment including cleaning, lubricating, adding fluids, check air pressure and oil levels.
• Installs cold heading tooling in machines.
• Sets up and installs various support equipment.
• Computes feed length and progression to produce quality parts.
• Establishes processing parameters and sets monitoring equipment to ensure processing parameters are maintained to produce quality parts.
• Reads measuring equipment such as shadowgraphs, micrometers, calipers, and related equipment.
• Performs minor die repairs and modifications to include sharpening and adjustments to maintain integrity of parts.
• Runs wire through machine.
• Moves stock to and from machine.
• Moves containers of finished parts.
• Lifting to 35 lbs.

Skills And Formal Training Requirements/Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a header man
• Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Able to read, comprehend, and execute directions from mechanical drawings.
• Able to measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specification such as dimensions, tolerance, number, or parts to be checked.