Secondary Setup Operator (2nd/3rd shift)

PennEngineering®; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PennEngineering is seeking a skilled machinist to operate thread tapping and rolling machines at our Waterford PROFIL facility. You will set up jobs, install tooling, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining tool and machine integrity.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform measurements, and maintain 6S housekeeping, with additional duties in data collection and documentation. Training is provided for guidance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Able to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations in all units of measure.
• Interpret bar graphs and data as needed.
• Mechanical maintenance background.
• 1+ year experience setting new jobs on thread tapping/rolling machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up production jobs in thread tapping and rolling machines.
• Install tooling and verify setup runs meet specifications.
• Inspect and replace worn or broken tooling.
• Prepare all required documentation.
• Troubleshoot errors to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Change production consumables (taps and dies).
• Maintain correct coolant concentrations.
• Read job specifications and engineering drawings to determine inspection requirements.
• Perform housekeeping/6S.
• Perform hourly dimensional checks and data collection for SPC charts.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Reading drawings

Mechanical problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related experience/training 1–3 months

Tools

Thread tapping machines

Thread rolling machines

Job description

Basic Purpose and Objective:

Maintain efficient operation of thread rolling and tapping machines through various troubleshooting methods and procedures.

Position Summary

Basic Purpose and Objective: Maintain efficient operation of thread rolling and tapping machines through various troubleshooting methods and procedures.

Core Duties And Responsibilities

• Set-up production jobs in thread tapping and rolling machines
• Remove and clean tooling from thread tapping and rolling machines
• Install tooling into thread tapping and rolling machines, verifying set-up runs at required rate while making parts that meet all specification requirements
• Inspect previous job tooling and replace worn/broken tools prior to storage
• Prepare all required documentation
• Troubleshoot errors and make minor adjustments on thread tapping and rolling machines to maintain consistent operation at maximum efficiency
• Change production consumable tooling (taps and dies)
• Fill and maintain correct concentration of coolant tanks
• Clean tap shavings and other debris from feed systems and scrap chutes
• Read job specifications and engineering drawings to determine inspection requirements.
• Clean machine and work area
• Housekeeping/6S

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities (As Needed)

• Perform hourly and process containment dimensional check on threaded parts
• Collect data for SPC charts and make necessary calculations to complete and fill out all charting.
• Ability to lift Pierce Nut stock manually, with hoist or lift truck and positions
• Verify thread dimensions of Pierce Nuts with specifications using the containment pan to assure that non-conforming work pieces are scraped and/or saved for further analysis by the quality department.
• Visually inspect parts for quality issues
• Use a computer system to track active production jobs

Location

PROFIL - Waterford

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift approximately 40 lbs. from floor level to waist, and waist to floor approximately 5 times per hour
• Must be able to stand approximately 8-10 hrs./day
• Visual acuity for detailed work
• Manual dexterity
• Mechanical ability
• Able to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes awkward positions for prolonged periods of time while exerting force (pushing or pulling) on hand tools to adjust machine
• Visual acuity for detailed work

Safety

• Follow all safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees
• Create and maintain a safe work environment; repair and/or report non-conformances to company safety policies and guidelines
• Perform the necessary safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees
• Demonstrates safe and efficient operating skills of machine shop equipment
• Housekeeping/6S

Experience Required

• The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation
• Mechanical problem solving and/or maintenance background
• 1 or more years’ experience setting new jobs in thread tapping and/or thread rolling machines

Education And Experience Required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training

Position Type/Expectations Of Working Hours

• Full time position
• Regularly scheduled to work 8 – 10 hours a day
• Must be able to work Monday – Saturday
• Must reliably attend scheduled shifts

Shifts Available

• 2nd Shift Mon. - Fri. 4:30 pm - 3:00 am; Sat. 2 pm - 10 pm*
• 3rd Shift Mon. - Fri. 7:30 pm - 6 am; Sat. 2 pm - 10 pm*
• Hourly rate shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift