Cold Heading Operator & Die Forming Specialist

PennEngineering®; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PennEngineering, Waterford Profil facility, is seeking an experienced Header operator to set up and run die forming machines and thread rollers, perform dimensional checks on tooling and products, and maintain SPC control across processes.

The role involves adjusting machines to meet specifications, assisting in tooling design, and performing routine maintenance, while adhering to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5–15 years of header experience is required.
• Progressive Header experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Position dies and thread dies into the machine and align tooling to specified positions.
• Make machine adjustments to form product within specification and determine corrective actions.
• Operate all machines to manufacture product to specified tolerances.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions using load monitors and SPC techniques.
• Measure work piece dimensions to verify machine accuracy.
• Assist engineer in designing tooling.
• Carry out minor maintenance such as oiling machines, changing dies, or replacing components.
• Support R&D tasks to develop new cold forming products.
• Set up machines, stack, mark, pack and transport finished product with weighing and tagging.
• Follow safety requirements and maintain a safe work environment.
• Report non-conformances to safety policies as needed.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient operating skills of machine shop equipment.

Skills

Progressive Header experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PennEngineering, Waterford Profil facility, is seeking an experienced Header operator to set up and run die forming machines and thread rollers, perform dimensional checks on tooling and products, and maintain SPC control across processes.

The role involves adjusting machines to meet specifications, assisting in tooling design, and performing routine maintenance, while adhering to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.