Senior Cold Header Operator – Multi-Die Expert

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC is seeking a skilled Cold Headerman to join a fast-paced, team-oriented metal stamping operation. You will set up and run heading machines, read blueprints, select tooling, and ensure parts meet exact tolerances.

You will perform routine maintenance, document production metrics, and maintain a clean, safe 6S work area. This role requires substantial experience with multi-die headers and tooling adjustments.

Qualifications

• 10 years verifiable experience setting up and operating multi die progressive headers.
• Ability to design/modify tooling to produce desired product.
• Experience with roll thread machines a plus.
• Able to operate basic shop equipment such as surface grinder, lathe, hydraulic press, etc.

Responsibilities

• Reviews job traveler and part drawings to determine setup, tooling and specifications of parts.
• Sets-up and operates equipment to produce parts, ensuring parts are to dimensions specified on the drawing.
• Troubleshoots out of specification conditions and makes process adjustments to correct.
• Meets output requirements for assigned work area.
• Meets quality and re-work targets by inspecting parts during production to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of tooling and re-orders to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Completes all job related paperwork and records downtime, scrap and yield calculations.
• Maintains and performs routine preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area using 6S guidelines.
• Performs other related duties and assists with tooling maintenance and modifications.

Skills

10 years experience

Set up tooling

Read blueprints

Operate multi die headers

Tooling design/modify

Roll threading

Shop equipment operation

Basic shop math

Data entry

Inspection skills

Tools

Surface grinder

Lathe

Hydraulic press

Job description

Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC is seeking a skilled Cold Headerman to join a fast-paced, team-oriented metal stamping operation. You will set up and run heading machines, read blueprints, select tooling, and ensure parts meet exact tolerances.

You will perform routine maintenance, document production metrics, and maintain a clean, safe 6S work area. This role requires substantial experience with multi-die headers and tooling adjustments.