Header Operator - Precision Cold Forming (Sign-On)

Amsted Automotive Group; Munith (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401k with Company Match

Health Savings Account with Company贡献

Job summary

Amsted Automotive is hiring a Header Operator in Taylor, Michigan. You will set up cold formers, inspect parts to exact specs, and keep production running smoothly. Training begins on the first shift with a transition to the second shift after completion.

Earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus, with a shift premium once on the 2nd shift and a focus on precision, tooling, and teamwork in a safety‑driven manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better required.
• Willing to train on first shift and move to second shift.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cold former (header) to manufacture parts to precise specifications.
• Measure and inspect parts during production using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision instruments to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Load material, draw material down to size, adjust tooling, verify machine settings based on production orders.
• Monitor machine operation continuously; make adjustments, troubleshoot malfunctions, perform minor maintenance.
• Read and understand tool layouts, part prints, and part progression layouts.
• Collaborate with team members on machine setups, tooling changes, and operational requirements.
• Position and feed wire through a series of dies that extrude and shape stock.
• Adjust wedges & brass settings to set pressures and depths of ram strokes.
• Repair, maintain, and/or replace tooling when worn, broken or out of print.
• Remove tooling from machines when production runs are finished.
• Use overhead crane, forklift, and hand truck to bring and remove supplies as needed.
• Perform developmental setups, prototype runs and assist with new part introduction.
• Accurately document quality data, measurements, and production records.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environment; follow safety, quality, environmental procedures.

Skills

Precision learning

Attention to detail

Team player

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School or better

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Amsted Automotive is hiring a Header Operator in Taylor, Michigan. You will set up cold formers, inspect parts to exact specs, and keep production running smoothly. Training begins on the first shift with a transition to the second shift after completion.

Earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus, with a shift premium once on the 2nd shift and a focus on precision, tooling, and teamwork in a safety‑driven manufacturing environment.