Multi-Die Cold Heading Specialist — Evening Shift

Torrey Holistics; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Multi-Die Cold Header Operator to set up and run 1D2B to 4D4B headers, maintaining quality on a steady Monday–Friday shift. You will monitor gauges, diagnose issues, and adjust process parameters to specs.

Strong RCA skills and adherence to safety policies are essential. The role requires 3–7 years in cold heading with equipment tuning experience, clear communication, and the ability to work closely with a supervisor to resolve production problems.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of cold heading experience with strong setup capability; fastener industry background preferred.
• Excellent communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates; calm under pressure.
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and move between tasks with minimal error.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Deductive reasoning to apply standards and rules to specific machining problems.
• Practical know-how to fine-tune machines (speed, pressure, temperature, dimensions, and flow).
• Strict adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cold heading equipment for fastener manufacturing (1D2B to 4D4B).
• Continuously watch gauges, lights, and material flow; spot irregularities before they become downtime.
• Collect information from tools, measurements, and teammates to diagnose issues quickly.
• Partner with the Supervisor to review operations and resolve production or processing problems.
• Inspect equipment, tooling, and materials to identify the cause of errors or defects.
• Adjust speeds, pressures, temperatures, feed rates, dimensions, and flow to maintain spec.
• Operate control panels and pushbuttons to start/stop and regulate equipment safely.
• Measure parts with calipers, micrometers, and a Length Gage; verify weight and dimensions to standard.
• Clear jams safely; segregate and remove defective or substandard parts.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques to eliminate repeat failures.

Skills

Cold heading

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Deductive reasoning

Machine tuning

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Length Gauge

Job description

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Multi-Die Cold Header Operator to set up and run 1D2B to 4D4B headers, maintaining quality on a steady Monday–Friday shift. You will monitor gauges, diagnose issues, and adjust process parameters to specs.

Strong RCA skills and adherence to safety policies are essential. The role requires 3–7 years in cold heading with equipment tuning experience, clear communication, and the ability to work closely with a supervisor to resolve production problems.