Hot Wound Coiling Operator

Paragon Medical, Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Medical, Inc. in Greer, SC is seeking a production technician to review orders, prepare materials, and set up tooling for manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on reading blueprints, verifying materials, and ensuring all routing and setup steps are completed before production begins. You will monitor equipment, maintain quality measurements, apply tooling treatments, and keep a clean, safe workspace while coordinating with supervisors to resolve issues and maintain production

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop orders, and technical instructions.
• Experience with CNC machinery or industrial production equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.
• Mechanical aptitude and tooling setup familiarity.
• Ability to follow safety procedures around high-temperature materials.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret shop orders, setup cards, and routing instructions prior to production.
• Perform pre-setup tasks while equipment is running, including staging materials, tooling, and mandrels.
• Verify raw material specifications such as bar diameter, length, grade, and quantity to ensure compliance with order requirements.
• Load and manage materials using the bar handling system according to established procedures.
• Select, inspect, and prepare tooling components including mandrels, rollers, plates, and racks.
• Set up and adjust the coiling equipment to achieve required spring dimensions and tolerances.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, quench systems, and machine performance to maintain proper operating conditions.
• Apply graphite and other treatments to tooling as required to ensure smooth operation and prevent material sticking.
• Conduct in-process inspections and record measurements on required documentation (e.g., Spring Routing Sheets).
• Troubleshoot setup or production issues and communicate concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored and functional.

Skills

Read blueprints

CNC equipment experience

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and interpret shop orders, setup cards, and routing instructions prior to production.
• Perform pre-setup tasks while equipment is running, including staging materials, tooling, and mandrels.
• Verify raw material specifications such as bar diameter, length, grade, and quantity to ensure compliance with order requirements.
• Load and manage materials using the bar handling system according to established procedures.
• Select, inspect, and prepare tooling components including mandrels, rollers, plates, and racks.
• Set up and adjust the coiling equipment to achieve required spring dimensions and tolerances.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, quench systems, and machine performance to maintain proper operating conditions.
• Apply graphite and other treatments to tooling as required to ensure smooth operation and prevent material sticking.
• Conduct in-process inspections and record measurements on required documentation (e.g., Spring Routing Sheets).
• Troubleshoot setup or production issues and communicate concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored and functional.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, blueprints, and shop orders.
• Experience with CNC machinery or industrial production equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tooling setup.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and handle high-temperature materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and handle heavy materials and tooling.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with heat and moving machinery.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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