Cold Heading Operator

Relyans Max.; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Relyans Max Group in Michigan is seeking a Cold Heading Operator to safely run cold heading machines. You will load and feed wire, adjust settings for optimal results, and follow work instruction processes while keeping the work area clean and organized.

Essential duties include applying cold forming principles, reading steel labels and lot-control tags, using micrometers and calipers, and performing basic tool changes. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and reliable team player.
• Basic math and ability to read simple shop documents.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Cold Heading Machines and load/feed wire.
• Adjust settings to achieve consistent, high-quality parts.
• Follow work instructions and maintain a clean work area.
• Read job and tool cards; perform basic tool changes and teardown.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

The Relyans Max Group is a leading supplier in the field of high-strength fasteners for mobility and beyond. We are technologically the world's leading manufacturer of high-strength fasteners and a leading partner for complex, cold-formed parts. In the automotive sector, our recipe for success is: finding solutions today for the challenges of tomorrow.

Cold Heading Operator

Reports to: Department Supervisor Department: Cold Heading

Classification: Hourly Division: Manufacturing

Date: 03/25/2025 Shift: 2nd and 3rd

JOB SUMMARY:

Operators are responsible for all aspects of safely operating Cold Heading Machines. Candidates will load and feed wire, basic adjust and ensure all settings are proper to achieve optimal results, follow work instruction processes and keep work area clean and organized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Learn and apply the use of cold forming principles
• Identify the difference in wire size
• Ability read and understand steel-labels and lot-control tags
• Grip and operate various hand tools including, electric grinder, bolt cutters, and wrenches
• Follow 6-S principles
• Check parts for defects and well as to perform CAQ on parts
• Ability to understand and measure parts using appropriate measuring tools
• Ability to use and analyze micrometers, calipers and all other measuring devices
• Oil Changes
• Read job and tool cards.
• Perform basic tool changes, tear down and clean up of machines

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always work in a safe manner, understanding safety and quality are priority
• Fill out any required paperwork.
• Use of computer systems
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic mathematic skills to include the use of decimals and fractions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, and team-oriented
• Equivalent 6+ months of manufacturing experience OR 1-year experience as a mechanic in any of the following fields - transportation, aviation, naval or agricultural

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:

• Noise – Laboratory machines.
• Chemicals, oils, acids, sprays, coolants and solvents.
• Noise – heavy machinery – if in plant.
• Noise – vibratory bowls and air feed systems – if in plant.
• Responsible for complying with regulations and standards covered under MISOSHA as well as not damaging, moving, interfering or removed any safety related item that is provided.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

• Training to be completed annually
• Please refer to training matrix

Relyans Max is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Relyans Max