Header Operator III -1st shift- 5:00am-1:30pm

TriMas Corporation; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allfast Fastening Systems LLC, located in City of Industry, CA, seeks a Header Operator III on 1st shift to set up and run multi-die header machines producing precision aircraft fasteners. You’ll monitor tooling, maintain quality, and support the line with SPC data and routine maintenance.

The role requires operating 4–6 die machines, reading blueprints, and training others as needed. On-site, full-time with hourly compensation. Medical and other benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with minimum supervision.
• Team lead backup responsibilities.
• Able to troubleshoot heading machinery problems.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates 4 to 6 die machines on a production basis.
• Selects, mounts and aligns tooling attachments and materials.
• Notes and adjusts processes to maintain aircraft precision tolerances.
• Keeps SPC records and contributes to quality and productivity.

Skills

Self-starter

Team lead backup

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Header Operator III -1st shift- 5:00am-1:30pm

Company: Allfast Fastening Systems LLC

Primary Location: 15200 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:
Sets up and operates single and/or multi-die headers for
manufacturing precision aircraft quality fasteners. Conducts a variety of tests on single and
multi-die cold headers to ensure machines function according to specifications
or to determine cause of unit failure. Develops machine-specific and/or part-specific tooling. Assists operators in machine set up.

Qualifications

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies:
Reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals,
performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine
testing procedures for selected machines.
Tests functional performance of machines under specified
conditions.
Analyzes test results on defective machinery to determine
cause of failure.
Reads and interprets documents (blue prints, drawing, or
manufacturing work orders), to ascertain what tools and materials are necessary
for producing products to precision tolerance to aircraft specification.
Self-starter with minimum supervision required.
Sets up and operates 4 to 6 die machines, on a production
basis, all assigned headers and their related products. This includes settings and adjustments
required to produce parts to specifications. Selects, mounts and aligns tooling attachments and materials in proper
order and relationship. Makes all
adjustments necessary to produce parts of acceptable quality.
Exceeds efficiency standard requirement.
Loads machines with raw material and monitors production
run using measuring devices, such as, comparators, micrometers, calipers and
various other inspect gauges.
Reworks and directs reworking of tooling as needed.
Keeps accurate statistical process control records, when
required, on each job manufactured, making adjustments during production run as
the SPC data directs.
Meets and maintains all productivity levels and quality
requirements to support departmental goals and schedules. Provides training to departmental personnel
for all aspects of machine set up and operation.
Performs minor preventative maintenance on assigned
machines.
Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and
follows safety regulations.
Performs as team lead back-up, helps train Header Operators.
Ability to effectively trouble shoot and resolve heading
machinery problems, including set up and operation.
Other duties as assigned.

OTHER COMPETENCIES:
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all
units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving
several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Blueprint Reading:
Ability to read and understand blueprints

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $30.00-$55.00

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.