Cold Heading Machine Operator

Avantus Aerospace, Inc.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

California Screw Products Corporation in Paramount, CA is seeking an experienced header man to setup and operate cold forming machines, produce parts to blueprint specs, and conduct first-pass quality checks. The role requires interpreting drawings, measuring parts with calipers or micrometers, and performing routine maintenance on equipment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in header work, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow precise instructions and schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a header man or in a similar cold-forming role.
• Able to read, interpret, and execute instructions from drawings and schedules.
• Able to measure dimensions and verify conformance with calipers, gauges or micrometers.
• Must follow blueprints or job orders to achieve precise part specs.
• Ability to apply practical problem solving to variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Tear down, set up and operate multiple header lines to tolerances for hot/cold parts.
• Conduct first run inspections and periodic quality checks.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines including cleaning and lubrication.
• Install cold heading tooling and set up support equipment.
• Compute feed length and progression to produce quality parts.
• Read measuring equipment and verify part specs against drawings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement/inspection

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Shadowgraphs

Rulers

Job description

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.

California Screw Products Corporation is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to a diverse work force and a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by 22.C.F.R

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

LocationParamount
CA /United States

IndustryProcurement, Manufacturing & Transport