Cold Heading Operator — Growth, Weekly Pay & Benefits

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Safety shoe/jacket allowance

Job summary

Dextech is seeking Primary Operators for its Cold Heading Department in Michigan. This second-shift role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining heading machines, performing tool changes, and ensuring quality through precise alignment and measurement.

Candidates should have strong mechanical skills, good attendance, and a willingness to grow. Training begins on the first shift while duties are performed on the second shift.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years header operator experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to interpret shop math and apply quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor heading machines using 2-die/2-punch and 5-die/5-punch configurations.
• Maintain and repair header machinery and perform tool changes.
• Install, align, and secure dies and punches per job specs; perform oil changes.
• Verify alignment to prevent wear/defects and ensure proper forming sequence.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Mechanical assembly

Shop math

Quality procedures

Attention to detail

Learning & development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years Header Operator experience

Job description

Dextech is seeking Primary Operators for its Cold Heading Department in Michigan. This second-shift role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining heading machines, performing tool changes, and ensuring quality through precise alignment and measurement.

Candidates should have strong mechanical skills, good attendance, and a willingness to grow. Training begins on the first shift while duties are performed on the second shift.