Cold Heading Operator - 2nd Shift, Hands-On Machining

Paycom - ATS; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

BCBSM Community Blue PPO with $100/$0

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

Job summary

Dextech has immediate openings for Primary Operators in our Cold Heading Department in Dexter, MI. This is a second-shift role with training on the first shift, and a focus on operating, repairing, and maintaining heading machines in a high-volume environment.

We offer a strong benefits package, weekly pay, and opportunities for growth, including wage increases every 90 days until the top rate is reached. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years of header operator experience if

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and disassembly.
• Ability to read and interpret shop math and quality procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor heading machines using 2-die/2-punch and 5-die/5-punch configurations.
• Maintain and repair header machinery.
• Install, align, and secure dies and punches according to job specifications.
• Perform machine changeovers, tooling swaps, adjustments, and test runs to ensure proper forming sequence.
• Verify proper punch die alignment to prevent tool wear, part defects, and machine damage.
• Make fine adjustments across multiple forming stations.
• Perform oil changes.
• Keep machines running efficiently.
• Inspect formed parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and visual checks.
• Operate hi-lo equipment to assist with material handling.
• Follow 5S principles to maintain a clean, organized, efficient working environment.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Technical problem solving

Mechanical assembly and disassembly

Shop math

Quality procedures

Attention to detail

Learning and development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Header Operator experience in high-volume manufacturing

Job description

Dextech has immediate openings for Primary Operators in our Cold Heading Department in Dexter, MI. This is a second-shift role with training on the first shift, and a focus on operating, repairing, and maintaining heading machines in a high-volume environment.

We offer a strong benefits package, weekly pay, and opportunities for growth, including wage increases every 90 days until the top rate is reached. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years of header operator experience if