Machinist - Cold Heading Operator

Matthew Warren Industries, Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthew Warren Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Cold Heading Operator to run and maintain production equipment for high-precision parts. The role involves operating cold heading machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring parts meet print specifications.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in cold heading and a HS Diploma or GED, with safety and quality as top priorities. Fastener industry experience is a plus; lifting and training responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience operating and setting-up cold heading equipment.
• Experience in the Fastener industry is a plus.
• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Abides by all Safety practices put forth by the company.
• Operates single and multi-blow cold heading machines and troubleshoots as needed.
• Reads blueprints proficiently and ensures parts are made to print.
• Completes preventive maintenance before and after tooling changes.
• Inspects tooling and setup for quality and accuracy.
• Repairs/maintains tools and dies as required.
• Performs machine adjustments to produce quality parts.
• Safe operation of a lift truck; lift truck license preferred.
• Loads coils onto spool rack and prepares tooling.
• Trains and mentors lower level operators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Safety rules understanding

Production reporting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

The Cold Heading Operator performs various skilled and complex tasks in running and maintaining production equipment to meet the everyday needs of our customers. The Machine Operator operates either Cold Heading or Roll Threading Machines in some cases both.

REPORTING TO

Department Manager or Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

• Abides by all Safety practices put forth by the company.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Advanced ability to operate and troubleshoot the single and multi- blow cold heading machines.
• Be able to read blueprints proficiently.
• Completes preventative maintenance (PM) plan prior to and after tooling changes.
• Responsible for ensuring parts are made to print and tooling is received to print.
• Inspects tooling and setup.
• Must be able to repair / maintain all tool and dies.
• Performs adjustments on machinery to assure a quality part is being made.
• Be able to safely operate a lift truck. Lift truck license preferred.
• Loads coils onto spool rack.
• Train and mentor lower level less experienced operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Detailed oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete routine production and quality reports.
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or GED equivalent.

5-7 years of experience operating and setting-up cold heading equipment.

Experience working in the Fastener industry is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and anything over requires help and/or handling equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand for periods of time, walk and reach with hands and arms.

EEOC Statement:

MW Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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