Cold Head Operator

Cold Head Operator

Position Overview:

Sets up and operates cold heading machines to form bolts as specified by work order, blueprints, and/or drawing.

Pay Rate $23-$30

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set-up cold header machines and auxiliary equipment (including wire drawers, grinders and turntables) per drawings.
• Maintains machinery by following instructions on Maintenance Logs.
• Receives and follows verbal and written instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Maintains production schedules and output.
• Performs all other related job assignments and functions as assigned and/or required.
• Must be able to perform some set-ups of machines.
• Must be able to use measurement instruments.
• Load and unload machines
• Machine adjustments
• Material handling
• Knowledge of using standard hand and power tools
• Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions properly
• Solid knowledge of installing and maintaining utility systems
• Knowledge of precautions necessary for ensuring a safe work environment for self and coworkers
• Physical agility aimed at performing manual labor
• Deep knowledge of basic preventative and general maintenance activities
• Ability to recognize hazards and take measures to avoid them
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Skills/Qualifications:

Position Qualifications-High school or equivalent

Experience- 1-3+ years

Skills- Reads blueprint, Performs inspection: Visual,Micrometer, Calipers, Comparator, Overlays, Gauge, Depth Pins.

• Some prior experience working with cold head machinery & equipment
• Experienced with hand tools.
• Able to operate semi-automatic machines
• Must be able to verify work completed is per instructions given.
• Communication skills ability to read, write and comprehend instruction
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs. without assistance
• Forklift operation

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

General shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, and oils from the operation of machine tools and assembly of machines and equipment. Normal working position is standing or walking through out the plant. Some repetitive lifting/moving is required, depending on the daily assignment or tasks being performed. The weight can range anywhere from 1 to 75 lbs in which proper lifting/moving techniques are required.

Software/Tools Used:

Production equipment

• Cold heading machines
• Wire drawers
• Grinders
• Turntables
• Semi-automatic production equipment
• Forklift/material-handling equipment

Inspection & measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Comparator
• Gauges
• Depth pins
• Overlays
• Visual inspection tools/methods

General tools

• Standard hand tools
• Power tools
• Basic machine-maintenance tools

For sourcing, I would specifically keyword cold header, cold heading, bolt former, fastener manufacturing, machine setup, micrometer, caliper, blueprint, thread rolling, wire forming

Top (3) skills:

1.Machine setup + mechanical aptitude

The strongest candidate should understand how to set up, adjust, load/unload and troubleshoot production machinery. Direct cold-heading experience is ideal.

2. Blueprint reading + precision measurement

They need to be able to read a blueprint/drawing and then verify the finished product using micrometers, calipers and gauges.

3. Cold heading / fastener manufacturing experience

Ideally, they have actually worked with cold headers or similar metal-forming equipment

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Strongly preferred

1–3+ years in cold heading, fastener manufacturing, or a closely related machine-operation environment

Previous cold header setup/operation experience

Experience making bolts, screws, fasteners, or similar formed metal components

Ability to perform machine changeovers/setups independently

Preventive maintenance or basic machine troubleshooting experience

Transferable backgrounds to consider

Thread roll operator

Screw machine operator

CNC/machine setup operator

Metal forming operator

Press setup operator

Wire forming operator

Tool & die / machining environment