Cold Heading Technician: Precision Setup & Tooling

PennEngineering®; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PennEngineering’s Profil - Waterford facility seeks an experienced header operator to set up and run single or multiple station die forming machines, adjust tooling, and maintain precise tolerances.

You will perform dimensional inspection, apply SPC methods, assist in tooling design with engineering, and conduct light maintenance while following safety policies in a well-ventilated, un-airconditioned shop. The position requires the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 5–15 years of header experience.
• Progressive header experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read job specs to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Set stops or guides to specified lengths.
• Position dies and transfer fingers for proper alignment.
• Make machine adjustments to form product within spec and determine corrective actions.
• Operate machines to manufacture product to tolerances.
• Observe operation for defects or malfunctions using load monitors and SPC techniques.
• Measure dimensions to verify accuracy.
• Assist engineering in tooling design.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and part changes.
• Set up, stack, mark, pack, and transport finished product.

Skills

Progressive Header experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PennEngineering’s Profil - Waterford facility seeks an experienced header operator to set up and run single or multiple station die forming machines, adjust tooling, and maintain precise tolerances.

You will perform dimensional inspection, apply SPC methods, assist in tooling design with engineering, and conduct light maintenance while following safety policies in a well-ventilated, un-airconditioned shop. The position requires the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.