Production Operator-Forging

Atlas Copco Holding GmbH; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco Holding GmbH is seeking a hands-on Forging Operator to manufacture self-piercing rivets (SPR) with a six-station cold heading machine. You will follow work instructions, ensure quality, and operate multiple machines, reporting to supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong mechanical skills, with experience reading part and tooling prints, using calipers

Qualifications

• Safety and quality come first
• Ability to read part and tooling prints
• Basic math including decimals and fractions
• Comfort with hand tools and mechanical tasks
• Punctual, reliable and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate six-station cold heading machines for SPR production
• Follow work instructions and procedures to maintain quality
• Understand and operate machine controls and adjust tooling as needed
• Troubleshoot quality issues during production
• Maintain required production numbers while minimizing scrap
• Run multiple machines across the shift
• Follow 5-S principles

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Good communication

Team-oriented

Punctual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicator gauges

Job description

The Forging Operator will be a hands‑on position responsible for high quality manufacturing of self‑piercing rivets (SPR). Tasks include set‑up and running a 6‑station cold heading machine and ensure all settings are proper to achieve optimal results. Operators will be responsible for following processes as described by the work instructions and keeping work area clean and organized. You will report to the Production Supervisor and or Team Lead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Employees must always demonstrate safe work practices
• Set‑up and operate cold header machines
• Follow work instructions and procedures
• Understand and operate machine controls
• Change tooling and weld coils as required
• Maintain good quality using Statistical Process Control
• Maintain required production numbers while keeping scrap rates low
• Must be able to run multiple cold-heading machines throughout shift
• Follow 5-S principles

Your role

The Forging Operator will be a hands‑on position responsible for high quality manufacturing of self‑piercing rivets (SPR). Tasks include set‑up and running a 6‑station cold heading machine and ensure all settings are proper to achieve optimal results. Operators will be responsible for following processes as described by the work instructions and keeping work area clean and organized. You will report to the Production Supervisor and or Team Lead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Employees must always demonstrate safe work practices
• Set‑up and operate cold header machines
• Follow work instructions and procedures
• Understand and operate machine controls
• Change tooling and weld coils as required
• Maintain good quality using Statistical Process Control
• Maintain required production numbers while keeping scrap rates low
• Troubleshoot quality issues during production
• Must be able to run multiple cold-heading machines throughout shift
• Follow 5-S principles

To succeed, you will need

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Understanding that Safety and Quality come first
• Must be good with hand tools and have a strong mechanical aptitude
• Self-driven
• High attention to detail
• Ability to understand and measure parts using appropriate measuring tools, such as calipers, micrometers, indicator gages
• Ability to read part prints and tooling prints
• Basic computer skills
• Basic mathematic skills including use of decimals and fractions
• Punctual, reliable and team-oriented
• Positive attitude with a growth mindset

EDUCATION OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (AS APPLICABLE):

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically
• Must be able to move around production area, including standing and bending
• Must have good visual acuity to read and use operations software system
• Push or pull tool/welding kits
• Occasional crouching or bending to operate controls low to the ground

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

Your job location for this role will be at our advanced manufacturing facility in New Hudson, United States (US). You will be part of a highly skilled team, benefiting from hands‑on collaboration and access to cutting‑edge machinery and technology.

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