Production Operator-Forging

Atlas Copco Group; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group is seeking a hands-on Forging Operator to produce high-quality self-piercing rivets. The role involves setting up and running a 6-station cold heading machine and ensuring tooling and controls are set for optimum results.

You will follow work instructions, read part and tooling prints, and apply SPC methods to maintain quality, safety, and organization while meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safety and quality procedures.
• Capable of using measuring tools and reading specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cold header machines.
• Follow work instructions and procedures.
• Maintain quality using SPC.
• Meet production numbers while keeping scrap low.
• Run multiple cold-heading machines per shift.
• Follow 5-S principles.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Self-driven

Attention to detail

Measuring parts (calipers/micrometers)

Reading prints

Basic computer skills

Multi-machine operation

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

To succeed, you will need

We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• 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