Cold Header Operator

Job Schedule: 2nd shift 3:15 PM to 1:15 AM, Mon - Thu, Fri & Sat as needed

About us: MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.


About the role of a Cold Header Operator : Bolt makers, header operators, and roller operators are considered experienced if they have 2 years or more experience in operating and setting up specific cold heading equipment. Experienced bolt makers will have 2 years of experience setting up and running Nedschroef, Sacma, or National equipment. Experienced cold header or header operators will have 2 years of experience setting up and running Formax, Nationals, Nedschroef, Sacma, Asahi Sunac, or Chun Zu equipment. Experienced thread roller or roller operators will have 2 years of experience setting up and running Hartford, Saspi, EWmenn, or Formax equipment. MNP specializes in diameters from M3 to M24.

Responsibilities of a Cold Header Operator:

Learn MNP's processes and work instructions

Set up and operate assigned equipment

Produce assigned parts in accordance with production standards

Check parts and record findings per work instructions and SOPs

Complete required paperwork

Enter information into the computer as instructed

Record the number of parts produced, and document any problems with the equipment

Communicate with leads, supervisors, preventive maintenance, and other personnel

Assist maintenance with understanding issues with equipment

Participate in 5S housekeeping

Work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role of a Cold Header Operator:

Good computer skills

Mechanically inclined; good with hand tools

Good communication skills

Dependable; excellent attendance record

Quality-focused; takes pride in their work.

Team player; able to work well with others.

Accountable; able to work without constant supervision.

Learner - able to take instruction.

Helper - able to give instruction; willing to help others.

Able to read job instructions and complete required paperwork

Able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift, kneel, and sit frequently throughout the day


Able to climb up and down stairs

Able to work in an environment that is oily, dusty, noisy, grimy, and sometimes smoky, with extremely warm temperatures

Benefits of a Cold Header Operator: Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.


This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen

Able to pass a background check