Hot Wound Coiling Operator

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret shop orders, setup cards, and routing instructions prior to production.
• Perform pre-setup tasks while equipment is running, including staging materials, tooling, and mandrels.
• Verify raw material specifications such as bar diameter, length, grade, and quantity to ensure compliance with order requirements.
• Load and manage materials using the bar handling system according to established procedures.
• Select, inspect, and prepare tooling components including mandrels, rollers, plates, and racks.
• Set up and adjust the coiling equipment to achieve required spring dimensions and tolerances.
• Monitor furnace temperatures, quench systems, and machine performance to maintain proper operating conditions.
• Apply graphite and other treatments to tooling as required to ensure smooth operation and prevent material sticking.
• Conduct in-process inspections and record measurements on required documentation (e.g., Spring Routing Sheets).
• Troubleshoot setup or production issues and communicate concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored and functional.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, blueprints, and shop orders.
• Experience with CNC machinery or industrial production equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tooling setup.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and handle high-temperature materials.