Header Operator/Nutformer

Australia-Employment; 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

Header Operator/Nutformer

$35 - $45 per hour | Orange, CA | On-site | Permanent

Header Operator Opportunity with Aerospace Leader in Orange County!

A bit about us:

Join a growing manufacturer as a Header Machinist, utilizing your expertise in cold heading, machine setup, tooling adjustments, and quality inspections to produce high-quality components.

Why join us?

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution/match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
• Employee discount and wellness programs
• Overtime opportunities and shift differential (where applicable)

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Header Machinist to set up, troubleshoot, and operate cold heading equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for producing high-quality precision components while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and equipment reliability.

Hours: 1st shift and 2nd shift available

1st Shift (4AM-230PM)

2nd Shift (230PM-1AM)

will work 2 Saturdays per month

Days: Monday-Friday

Job Requirements:

• 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.

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.