Second-Shift Cold Heading Setup Operator

Technical People; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical People is hiring a Second Shift Cold Headed Fastener Header Setup Operator in Rockford, IL. The role involves setting up cold heading machines, sequencing progressions, lubrication, and keeping records as needed.

You will install and adjust tooling, verify dimensions per print, and work with Formax FX33/FX32 and related headers. A high school diploma and 1+ year of relevant experience are required; further experience is a plus. Salary ranges from $20.00 to $41.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of full-time experience with the setting up of cold headed fastener headers is required.
• Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the cold heading machines including the setup and proper sequencing of progressions, lubrication and perform record keeping as needed.
• Select, install and adjust threading die, die cutters, chamfering tools, feed grips, pressure tripping mechanisms, cams, gears and pulleys.
• Layout or be trained for tooling progressions for up to 6 die, 6 blow cold headers such as Formax headers or other brands.
• Grind and modify thread roll dies if required and oil and clean the headers as necessary.
• Familiarity with headers such as Formax FX33’s (3/8” with 3 stations), FX32’s (3/8” with 2 stations), FX45, FX44, FX53, FX54, FX55 or other brands other than Formax is a plus.
• Verify dimensions of the workpieces per print specifications.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Technical People is hiring a Second Shift Cold Headed Fastener Header Setup Operator in Rockford, IL. The role involves setting up cold heading machines, sequencing progressions, lubrication, and keeping records as needed.

You will install and adjust tooling, verify dimensions per print, and work with Formax FX33/FX32 and related headers. A high school diploma and 1+ year of relevant experience are required; further experience is a plus. Salary ranges from $20.00 to $41.00 per hour.