Cold Heading/ Thread-Rolling Operator - 2nd Shift

About the Role

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated individual to join our Manufacturing Team as a Cold Header / Thread Roller/Trainee. You’ll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things and participate in an operator training program. Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Responsibilities

• With direction and assistance from the trainer, mentor, or set-up person, set up and operate cold heading and thread rolling machines.
• Work from detailed Engineering drawings, process control documents, training manuals, current best practices, and work instructions to produce quality parts.
• Use precision measuring devices including—but not limited to—micrometers, dial calipers, optical comparators, tri-roll gauges, and various other gauges.
• Use shop support equipment as needed to prepare dies for use in cold heading and thread rolling machines.
• With assistance, troubleshoot machine malfunctions, replace worn and broken tooling, and make all machine adjustments necessary to produce parts within specified tolerances.
• Obtain correct Job Packet(s) from the Cold Heading Tool Crib area, which include routers, part drawings, specifications, and SPC trend charts.
• Access the correct bill of materials from a computer located on the shop floor and obtain the correct machine tooling as called for on the bill of materials.
• Install and remove tooling from machines using wrenches and other types of hand tools.
• Remove old wire stock from the header, as needed, and draw new coiled wire using an in-line wire drawer.
• Detect and report faulty machine operation, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies, and other unusual conditions to the set-up person or team leader.
• Maintain proper machine oil levels on a daily basis.
• Maintain the workplace area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis.
• Complete time, production, and quality reports as necessary.
• Communicate with operators from other shifts to exchange information pertinent to the current work on a daily basis.
• Observe all safety regulations in all duties.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical ability.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, comparators, gauges, hand tools, etc.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift approximately 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand approximately 8-10 hrs./day.
• Able to bend, twist, and squat in various positions for prolonged periods while exerting force (pushing or pulling) on hand tools used to adjust machines.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Manual dexterity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (employer-paid dental and vision).
• Parental leave.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Performance incentive bonuses.
• Community volunteering opportunities.
• Talent referral bonus program.
• Employee-centric culture.
• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities.
• Air-conditioned work environment.
• Onsite gym.

Location

Danboro, PA