Cold Heading Machine Operator - Second Shift

A manufacturing company is seeking an individual experienced in the procedures and techniques of cold heading, the terminology, machines, maintenance, preventive maintenance, calibration, and job setup. This is a second shift position working 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Job Duties:

Maintains work area and machine in a clean and orderly fashion.

Become familiar with all guarding and safety features to safely operate the machine, notify experienced operator or maintenance of any problems, and perform minor daily maintenance

Be familiar with operator's manual, know the machine's parts and terminology relative to machine tooling and adjustments in the die area, handle out-of-control conditions and response the proper use and maintenance of gages

Read part drawings to complete process checks properly

Operate machine and maintain quality after setup by others, including stopping the machine when questions arise, identify the different perishable tools needed for different jobs and knows how tool usage sheets are used

Change minor perishable tooling and utilize usage sheets, install dies and punches into the machine, understand the wire line relative to cutter, quill, dies and transfer, and make minor adjustments to align transfer fingers to the die

Make all changes relative to wire size on payoff, auxiliary feed box, and feed box

Operate forklift safely and possess a forklift license

Use a computer, be familiar with job setup sheets, and accurately enter information into the ERP system

Understand all in process inspections including SPC charting and complete inspections on time, every time

Be familiar with ISO9001 / IATF16949 / ISO14001 processes and work instructions relative to heading

Perform preventive maintenance on headers and payoffs and process cold form and job production including loading raw materials, aligning cutter, quill and changing tooling

Understand the company's Environmental Policy, environmental aspects, Environmental Management System, and the implications of not conforming to our Environmental Management System

Understand their Quality Policy, quality objectives, Quality Management System, and the implications of not conforming to our Quality Management System

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Must have a High school Diploma or GED

Must have a mechanical aptitude

Must complete manufacturing associate - cold form Level 1 matrix

Must be able to identify potential problems by reviewing progressions

Must possess a forklift certification

Must be computer literate with accurate data entry skills

Must Lifting and transferring of a variety of materials weighing up to forty pounds

Must be familiar with ISO9001/IATF16949/ISO14001 processes

Must have the ability to perform preventive maintenance on headers and payoffs and process cold form and job production

Must have a strong work ethic and a positive team environment

Only candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered.

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Cold Heading Machine Operator position, please submit your resume to, call, or TEXT "your name & 178396" to .

Additional Information

For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions. We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment.

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With almost 40 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.