We are looking for Cold Header Operator to join our night shift team in Maize. A Cold Heading Operator is responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining a cold heading machine to produce precision metal components. This experienced machinist works in conjunction with other members in the main valve housing department to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met with little downtime through machining parts needed in order to meet customers needs and demands. This position requires strong mechanical knowledge. A detailed orientated, self-motivated, problem solver that utilizes a strong work ethic. Must be able to lift over 50lbs and high mechanical aptitude/intermediate knowledge of a cold former. Responsibilities
- Set up, complete PM's, troubleshoot, repair, and operate multi-spindle screw machine
- Must be able to work independently; will be responsible for specific or cross-functional tasks, based on equipment
- Interpret drawings and machine parts to specification while upholding tight tolerances
- Perform in process checks to make certain that the parts run efficiently and accurately to assure quality before approving production
- Inspects finished product for completeness and conformance to all quality assurance procedures
- Identify opportunities for improvement with suggestions and recommendations for remedy
- Know, understand, and follow plant safety rules, policies and procedures
- Perform all duties in a safe manner
- Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Participate in transformation efforts including safety initiatives
- Assist others as needed
- Maintain a clean work area
- Complete paperwork accurately and timely as needed and required
- Perform all duties in the spirit of Our Philosophy and in accordance to legal, ethical and contractual practices
- Other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor and/or manager
Desired Experience
- Capability to read and interpret blueprints, work order instructions, and operate required tools involved in position
- Capable of reading and writing relay/ladder logic
- Basic knowledge of machine repair
- Must be forklift certified or have the ability to be forklift certified
- Must be proficient at using micrometers, dial calipers, height gage, shop gages, depth gages and dial indicators to inspect parts and verify dimensions
- Must be able to maintain tolerances and finishes to engineering and manufacturing specifications
- Possess good problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to measure, read, write, and document work
- Ability to sustain a steady work pace over an entire work day
- Strong basic math skills, including the ability to understand and convert both metric and English measurements
- Strong in process inspection skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish working relationships quickly
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to drive resolution
- Comfortable performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks
- Proven ability to effectively work in a detailed, fact based environment
- Knowledge of safety protocol such a lock out tag out
- Commitment to personal integrity and integrity of the product(s) and processes
- Customer focused with the ability to function with a high sense of urgency
- Confidence to make decisions and a strong commitment to team success
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night Shift 6pm-6am (training on days 6am-6pm)