Cold Heading Machine Operator — Evening Shift

ITW Shakeproof; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

ITW Shakeproof is seeking a Cold Heading Operator to set up and operate single and multi-die header machines, forging automotive fasteners from cold metal rods or wires. The role runs Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and involves observing setups, aligning dies, feeding materials, and maintaining equipment to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include machine start-up, production monitoring, routine maintenance, and completing safety and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and observe designated Setup Operators in operation and setup of machinery.
• Select, install, align dies, cutting tools, guides, and stops to set up machine; set controls for synchronized actions.
• Position coil of metal wire or rod on feed spindle and thread through straightening rolls into feed mechanism.
• Adjusts settings of dies to produce products within tolerances and meet quality standards.
• Start machine and monitor operations for malfunctions and defects.
• Maintain, oil, and clean machines regularly; drain and clean oil trays and manage scrap.
• Ensure all quality and safety documentation is completed with oversight.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety rules comprehension

Reading and interpreting documents

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

ITW Shakeproof is seeking a Cold Heading Operator to set up and operate single and multi-die header machines, forging automotive fasteners from cold metal rods or wires. The role runs Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and involves observing setups, aligning dies, feeding materials, and maintaining equipment to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include machine start-up, production monitoring, routine maintenance, and completing safety and quality documentation.