Senior Cold Heading Machinist & Tooling Lead

MW Components, Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Industries, Inc. is seeking a Cold Heading Operator in Addison, IL to operate and troubleshoot cold heading equipment and related tooling to meet customer specs.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring parts are produced to print. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in metal forming, familiarity with safety systems, and the ability to mentor junior operators while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5-7 years of experience operating and setting-up cold heading equipment.
• Experience in the fastener industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot cold heading machines.
• Read blueprints proficiently.
• Complete preventive maintenance before/after tooling changes.
• Ensure parts are made to print and tooling is received to print.
• Inspect tooling and setup; repair/maintain tools and dies.
• Mentor lower level operators and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Verbal & written comm

Read blueprints

Production & quality reports

Safety rules compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Cold heading equipment experience

Job description

MW Industries, Inc. is seeking a Cold Heading Operator in Addison, IL to operate and troubleshoot cold heading equipment and related tooling to meet customer specs.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring parts are produced to print. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in metal forming, familiarity with safety systems, and the ability to mentor junior operators while maintaining a clean, safe work area.