Cold Heading and Machine Operator
Cold Heading and Machine Operator
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16-03-2025
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16-03-2025
Job Description
As a Cold Heading & Tapping Operator you will be responsible for setting up operating and maintaining machines to produce highquality fasteners and precision components. This job requires technical expertise in cold heading processes machine setup and rigorous quality control measures.
Responsibilities:
- Machine Setup and Operation: Set up and adjust cold heading machines based on job specifications including selecting dies punches and other tooling components. Operate cold heading machines to form metal wire into desired shapes and sizes such as nuts bolts screws rivets and pins. Read and interpret engineering drawings blueprints charts tables or sample parts to determine machine operations to be performed and plan best sequence of operations.
- Material Handling: Load raw material coils or bars into the feeding mechanism of cold heading machines. Monitor material feed rates tension and alignment to ensure smooth and consistent production flow. Perform material changeovers and coil splices as needed.
- Tooling Selection and Maintenance: Reading BOM/Blueprints provided to select appropriate tooling including dies punches and cutoff blades based on part design material type and production requirements. Inspect tooling components for wear damage or misalignment and perform routine maintenance tasks such as sharpening polishing and replacing worn parts.
- Quality Assurance: Regularly inspect coldheaded parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers micrometers and optical comparators to verify dimensional accuracy and surface finish. Monitor process variables including header speed stroke length and die temperature to maintain quality standards and troubleshoot process deviations.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Troubleshoot machine malfunctions tooling issues and process anomalies to minimize downtime/setup time s and maximize productivity as well as contribute to other project work. Perform routine maintenance tasks including cleaning lubricating and adjusting machine components to ensure optimal performance and prevent premature wear. May assist with machinery maintenance and repairs.
- Safety and Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations. Diligently follow all lockout/tagout procedures.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of production data machine settings tooling changes and quality inspection results. Complete production logs work orders and quality control documentation to track job progress and ensure traceability.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical certification or vocational training in cold heading operations preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a cold heading machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
- Forklift certification is a preferred.
- Proficiency in setting up and operating various types of cold heading machines including singledie multidie and progressive header machines.
- Strong understanding of cold heading principles including wire feeding upsetting extruding and trimming processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
- Experience with precision measuring instruments and quality inspection techniques.
- Knowledge of machine tool maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
- Excellent attention to detail manual dexterity and handeye coordination.
- Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Willingness to work shifts overtime and weekends as needed.
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