Header Set Up Operator - 3rd Shift

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up and configure header, slotter, and thread roller machines according to production specifications and instructions, including selecting tooling, adjusting machine settings, and installing fixtures.
• Loads raw materials, such as metal wire or rods, into machine feed mechanisms, and adjust feeding and cutting mechanisms to ensure proper material flow and dimensions.
• Programs and adjusts machine controls, including speed, feed rate, and tooling positions, to achieve desired product specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes.
• Maintains production processes and machine operations by monitoring temperature, pressure, speed, and material flow, and making necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, identifies root causes of issues, and implements corrective actions or adjustments to resume production and prevent a recurrence.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting machinery and equipment, to ensure proper functioning and prolong equipment lifespan.
• Ensures product quality by conducting test runs and inspections to verify machine setups and product quality before full production runs, and records production data in production logs or computerized systems.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Technical knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in fastener production, including headers, slotters, and thread rollers.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team and interact with supervisors, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet production deadlines.
• Basic computer skills to operate computerized control systems.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent education and experience required.
• More than one year of related machine set-up and operation experience or a minimum of one to two years of related set-up and machine operation or other relevant hands-on mechanical experience coupled with experience in interpreting mechanical blueprints and using calipers required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and/or sitting and reaching with hands and arms.
• May occasionally climb stairs, drive vehicles, and operate equipment.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds at a time.