Header Machinist - Cold Heading Specialist | OT & Benefits

Jobot; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

HSA and FSA

Tuition assistance

Career development

Employee discount

Wellness programs

Overtime with shift differential

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Header Machinist to set up, troubleshoot, and operate cold heading equipment in a fast-paced Orange County manufacturing environment. The role focuses on producing high-quality, precision components while maintaining productivity and equipment reliability.

Hours include 1st and 2nd shifts with overtime opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and tuition assistance for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating and setting up cold heading machinery.
• Strong experience using precision inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, drop gauges, and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate cold heading machines to meet production requirements.
• Manufacture quality parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Monitor production processes and perform in-process inspections to ensure product quality.
• Gather and review production documentation, tooling drawings, schedules, and work orders.
• Accurately record production output and setup activity within the production tracking system.
• Identify and report equipment issues, tooling concerns, material discrepancies, and process abnormalities.

Skills

Cold heading operation

Blueprint interpretation

Precision inspection tools

Troubleshooting

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Header Machinist to set up, troubleshoot, and operate cold heading equipment in a fast-paced Orange County manufacturing environment. The role focuses on producing high-quality, precision components while maintaining productivity and equipment reliability.

Hours include 1st and 2nd shifts with overtime opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and tuition assistance for career development.