Cold Heading/ Thread Rolling Operator A

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

For an Operator \"A\" we are willing to offer relocation assistance and a $5,000 sign on Bonus!

The requirements for an A operator are stated below.

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PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and 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

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Independently sets up andoperatesthe cold heading machine and the thread rolling machine. Performs the job of cold heading / thread rolling cell operator in its entirety as assigned.
• Receives general directions from team leader and works from set up sheets, detailed machine parts drawings, machine manuals, specifications, tool charts and instructions using micrometer, optical comparator, ifrequiredan overlay, and Vernier calipers.
• As necessary, trouble shoots, replaces worn and broken tooling and parts, diagnoses and repairs machine malfunctions, reset tooling, gauges work, and makes all machine adjustments necessary to produce parts within specifications.
• WillassistB and C Cold Header Thread Roller Cell Operators asrequired.
• Will obtain correct check sheet and manufacturing drawings and routers from Cold Heading tool crib area.
• Obtains from Cold Heading Department Store, correct machine tooling kit.
• Removes old set up tooling.
• Following the BOM, installsnewset up of machine tooling tooperatethe cold header and thread roller machines at specified speeds and feeds to producegood workto quality specifications.
• As necessary,removesold steel wire stock andinstallsnew wire stock.
• Threads steel wire stock from coil through quill and cutter.
• Makes test run of new pieces, inspects and verifies dimensions against drawingpecificationand overlay comparator as per the applicable department procedures.
• Asnecessaryremoves old tooling from the thread roller, installs new tools as per the BOM and set up requirements.
• Makes test run of new pieces, inspects and verifies dimensions against drawing specifications, overly requirements and gaging procedures as per the department procedures applicable.
• Observes automatic operation of the cold header and thread roller machine toassurecomplianceofall applicable standards and procedures.
• Inspects and gauges completed parts from both machines pan to verify correct dimensions and profile against drawing specification
• Makes adjustments tomachines asnecessary to produce good quality parts. Dumpspansaccording to product control plan (Approximately 5-15pounds in weight) maybe requiredto periodically handle pans 40 pounds maximum weight.
• Detects and straightens kinks in wire stock.
• The “A” operator should be able tooperatemost equipment within the department in a proficient and professional manner.
• Through expertise andexperienceisable tomaximizethe machineefficiency and minimize downtime.
• Performs other duties asrequired.

Shift: 2nd shift

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical Ability.
• 5 plus years of Cold Heading and/or Thready Rolling experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift approximately 40 lbs. from floor level to waist, and waist to floor approximately 25 times per hour.
• Must be able to standapproximately 8-10hrs./day.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Mechanical ability
• Able to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes awkward positions for prolonged periods of time while exerting force (pushing or pulling) on hand tools to adjust machine.

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Salary Range

$25-$33

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift approximately 40 lbs. from floor level to waist, and waist to floor approximately 25 times per hour.
• Must be able to stand approximately 8-10 hrs./day.
• Must be able to work in an unair-conditioned, well ventilated and/or air-conditioned shop environment.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Mechanical ability
• Able to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes awkward positions for prolonged periods of time while exerting force (pushing or pulling) on hand tools to adjust machine.

Education/Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

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