Heading Machine Operator

Job Description

Cold Heading machine operators work under minimal supervision to operate and perform basic setups of traditional cold heading machines and progressive headers. Basic familiarity with header tooling and part progressions is needed. This role requires intermediate competencies in print reading and inspection processes, as well as basic troubleshooting.

Shift: Candidates should be available for either a Day or Night shift, with a 10-hour schedule

Cold Heading Machine Operator

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate cold heading machines performing multi-operation tasks on large National cold formers.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, comparators, and other inspection tools to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Read and correctly interpret blueprints, work orders, tool layouts, and part progressions to determine tolerances and operational sequences.
• Adjust controls, wedges, brass settings, and other components to synchronize machine operations, set pressures, and depths of ram strokes.
• Observe operations to detect malfunctions and verify that setups conform to specifications at all times.
• Remove and replace tooling as needed when production runs are completed or when tooling is worn, broken, or out of print.
• Perform developmental setups and prototyping on new parts.
• Operate forklifts and hand trucks to move materials and supplies safely.
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines, including proper use of PPE.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment, following instructions and assisting coworkers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and write English.
• Intermediate blueprint reading and inspection processes.
• Proficiency with measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, comparators).
• Basic knowledge of header tooling and equipment (progressive and non-progressive setups).
• Familiarity with wire materials and coatings.

Experience & Education:

• 5+ years of experience with large National cold formers is preferred; willing to train candidates with less experience who demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• GED or high school diploma

Net Shaped Solutions is a subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC). PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.