COLD HEADER/THREADER SET UP OPERATOR PLANT 1

Summary

• Set-up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Apply the use of cold forming principles.
• Start machines to produce sample workpieces and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
• Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
• Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
• Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of rams strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
• Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
• Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
• Trim and compress finished forging machines to perform hot or cold forging by flattening, straightening, bending, cutting, piercing, or other operations to taper or form metal.
• Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
• Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
• Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
• Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
• Other duties as assigned, instructed, or directed.

Education and/or Experience

Equivalent of a high school education or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have prior Cold Heading or Threader experience
• Must have at least one year of production machine manufacturing experience
• Ability to use and analyze micrometers, calipers and all other measuring devices
• Always work in a safe manner, understanding safety and quality are priority 
• Ability to read and understand steel-labels and lot-control tags
• Ability to understand and operate controller
• Able to work overtime on weekends
• Must have good visual acuity to read and use software
• Ability to understand and measure parts using appropriate measuring tools
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Mathematic skills to include the use of decimals and fractions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Punctual, reliable and team-oriented
• Positive attitude 
• Occasionally crouch or bend to operate controls (lower than 36" from ground)
• Must be able to move around production area, including standing and bending
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

For a full Job Description, please see your Supervisor or Human Resources.  This is not the full Job Description. 

Lisi Automotive is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us with any questions and concerns.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• 2nd shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location