Cold Heading Operator A: $5K Sign-On + Relocation

Penn ENG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and V​

Vision

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid On the Job Training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community Volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Employee Centric Culture

1st and 2nd shift opportunities

Air-conditioned work environment

Onsite Gym

Job summary

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, skilled Operator A to join the Manufacturing Team. You will independently set up and operate cold heading and thread rolling machines, using setup sheets, drawings, and precision tools to ensure parts meet specifications. The role includes tooling changes, basic troubleshooting, and supporting nearby operators in a busy plant environment.

Shift: 2nd shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and 5+ years of cold

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with cold heading and/or thread rolling preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Independently sets up and operates the cold heading machine and the thread rolling machine.
• Reads setup sheets, drawings, machine manuals, and uses micrometer and calipers as needed.
• Troubleshoots tooling and machine malfunctions and resets tooling to specs.
• Assists other operators and obtains correct tooling from the tool crib.
• Performs test runs and inspects dimensions against drawings and overlays.

Skills

Cold Heading

Thread Rolling

Mechanical Ability

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, skilled Operator A to join the Manufacturing Team. You will independently set up and operate cold heading and thread rolling machines, using setup sheets, drawings, and precision tools to ensure parts meet specifications. The role includes tooling changes, basic troubleshooting, and supporting nearby operators in a busy plant environment.

Shift: 2nd shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and 5+ years of cold