Cold Heading Thread Rolling Operator- Night Shift

PennEngineering®; Danboro (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, 401K, paid time off, tuition

Paid on the job training

Performance incentive bonuses

Air-conditioned work environment

1st and 2nd shift opportunities

Community volunteering

Onsite Gym

Job summary

PennEngineering in Danboro, PA is seeking a motivated individual to join our Manufacturing Team as a Cold Header / Thread Roller Trainee. You’ll collaborate with experienced operators, learn setup and operation of cold heading and thread rolling machines, and participate in our structured training program.

You will work from engineering drawings, use precision measuring tools, and contribute to producing high‑quality parts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Mechanical ability and manual dexterity essential.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cold heading and thread rolling machines with guidance.
• Work from engineering drawings to produce quality parts.
• Use micrometers, calipers, optical comparators and gauges to measure parts.
• Prepare dies and tooling on machines.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and replace worn tooling.
• Obtain correct job packets and BOMs from shop floor systems.
• Maintain proper machine oil levels and keep the area clean.
• Complete time, production and quality reports daily.
• Communicate with other shifts about ongoing work and safety.

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Reading blueprints

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical Comparators

Gauges

Hand Tools

Job description

Position Summary

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Summary

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of our Manufacturing Team. As the Cold Header / Thread Roller/Trainee at PennEngineering, you’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things and participate in an operator training program.

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Perks And Benefits

• Medical, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
• Paid, on the job training.
• Performance incentive bonuses quarterly
• Air-conditioned work environment
• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities
• Community volunteering
• Onsite Gym

What You Will Do

• With direction and assistance from the trainer, mentor or set-up person, sets-up and operates cold heading and thread rolling machines.
• Works from detailed Engineering drawings, process control documents, training manuals, current best practices and work instructions to produce quality parts.
• Uses precision measuring devices including—but not limited to—micrometers, dial calipers, optical comparators, tri-roll gauges and various other gauges.
• Uses shop support equipment as needed to prepare dies for use in cold heading and thread rolling machines.
• With assistance troubleshoots machine malfunctions, replaces worn and broken tooling, and makes all machine adjustments necessary to produce parts within specified tolerances.
• Obtains correct Job Packet(s) from Cold Heading Tool Crib area, which include routers, part drawings, specifications, and SPC trend charts.
• Accesses correct bill of materials from a computer located on the shop floor. Obtains correct machine tooling as called for on bill of materials.
• Installs and removes tooling from machines using wrenches and other types of hand tools.
• Removes old wire stock from header, as needed, and draws new coiled wire using an in-line wire drawer.
• Detects and reports faulty machine operation, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies and other unusual conditions to set-up person or team leader.
• Expected to maintain proper machine oil-levels on a daily basis.
• Maintains workplace area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis.
• Completes time, production, and quality reports as necessary.
• Communicates with operators from other shifts to exchange information pertinent to the current work on a daily basis.
• Observes all safety regulations in all duties.
• Performs other duties as required.

Location

Danboro, PA

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical Ability.
• Use of micrometers, calipers, comparators, gages, hand tools, etc.
• Read and understand blueprints.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift approximately 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand approximately 8-10 hrs./day.
• Able to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes in various positions for prolonged periods of time while exerting force (pushing or pulling) on hand tools used to adjust machine.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Manual dexterity.