Cold Forming Header Operator

Job Description

Job Description

**Cold Forming Header Operator – 2nd Shift

**

**Job Type:

** Full-Time | On-Site | Direct Hire

**Shift:

** 2nd Shift, starting at 5:00 PM

**Schedule:

** Monday–Friday, with possible Saturdays based on need

**Training:

** Training provided

**Position Summary

**

We are looking for a

**hands-on, dependable problem solver

** to operate and set up cold forming/header machines. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, getting dirty, figuring out problems, and learning new skills.

You do not need to know everything on day one.

**Training will be provided

**, with the expectation that you will learn to eventually set up and operate the machines independently.

**Responsibilities

**

• Set up and operate

  **cold forming/header machines

  ** with training.

• Learn to perform machine setups independently.

• Load and feed material and adjust machine settings and tooling.

• Monitor machines and troubleshoot issues during production.

• Make adjustments to keep machines running properly and parts within specifications.

• Perform basic quality inspections using

  **calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools

  **.

• Read and understand

  **part prints, tool layouts, and progression sheets

  **.

• Document quality measurements and production information.

• Assist with tooling changes, repairs, and maintenance.

• Use forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment as needed.

• Keep the work area safe, clean, and organized.

**What We're Looking For

**

• **Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic are extremely important.

  **

• Someone who enjoys

  **problem-solving and hands-on work

  **.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and

  **getting dirty

  **.

• Not afraid to make mistakes, learn from them, and try again.

• Willing to be trained and learn how to set up machines independently.

• Comfortable working with tools and machinery.

• Able to follow instructions and safety procedures.

• Basic ability to read measurements and understand production documentation.

• Someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and shows up every day ready to work.

**Ideal Candidate

**

We are looking for someone who is

**not afraid of failure, willing to learn, and enjoys figuring things out

**. This is a hands-on position where you will be trained to become a machine setup operator, so attitude, reliability, and the ability to learn are just as important as previous experience.