Header Operator

Founded in 1925, MacLean-Fogg is a family-owned world-wide enterprise comprised of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS), and its four primary business groups: Fastener Solutions, Engineered Solutions, Plastic Solutions and Additive Solutions. MacLean-Fogg is a leading manufacturer of fasteners solutions, engineered solutions, plastics solutions and additive solutions for automotive, heavy truck and other diverse industries. Our more than 1,800 employees work every day to provide our customers with solutions at a fair price, on time with world class quality.

Job Summary

To set up and operate cold header machine to cold form products.  To foster a culture of disciplined continuous improvement.

Job Duties

-Required to read and comply with Process Control sheet and work instructions for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions.

-Sets up and runs cold headers as reasonably assigned, up to a maximum of two (2) machines.

-Sets up machines, operates machine, makes all necessary adjustments to produce quality products, and comply with all quality standards. 

-Responsible for proper lubrication of equipment, designated oil changes and minor machine repair.

-Sets heating tolerance and has full understanding of the induction heating process.  Can also replace and repair heating coils.

-Obtains necessary tools for next order prior to changeover.

-Sets up and assures proper functioning of load monitors.

-Eighty percent (80%) productive efficiency is expected from all machines in good operating condition.

-Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of a quality product.

-Instructs trainee in machine set-up and operation.

-Assist in unloading steel trucks.

-Assist in weighing of tubs at staging area.

-Sort parts when necessary.

-Required to load machines, weld wire, and to remove raw material from inventory.  Required to re-band and re-tag wire that is to be returned to the wire storage area or that has been rejected.

-Responsible to report any equipment malfunctions, production shortages, excessive tool usage or other system failures related to job to Supervisor.

-Responsible to dump scrap into designated container, weigh, and fill out scrap ticket to give to supervisor.

-Responsible to check empty container at time of placement at machines for the positioning of the container identification and absence of foreign parts in the container.

-Keep machines and work area neat and clean.

-Daily mopping and machine cleaning as per work station cleaning schedule.

-Assist in keeping the overall appearance of the shop clean and orderly.

-Daily mopping and machine cleaning as per work station cleaning schedule.

-Responsible for becoming familiar with operation, adjustments and proper care of machines as outlined in manufacturer’s manuals.

-Completes necessary records for production and down time.

-Follows work instructions for first and last piece tickets.

-Presses in dies, obtains necessary tooling from tool room, record tool number usage on sheet.

-Assists maintenance in machine repair.

-Assists in training new hires and trainees.

-Responsible for proper operation and lubrication of wire drawing equipment.

-Responsible for producing quality parts.

-Responsible for data collection and entry for all attributes, SPC, or other data collection sheets for computer entry.

-Responsible to have gages checked if dropped or damaged (Return gages to the Quality Department to verify that the gages are still in calibration).

-Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

-Other duties may be assigned or required for this position.

Experience and Education

-Perform work under minimal supervision

-Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff

-Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter

-Typically require a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

-Ability to interpret work instructions

-Ability to follow written and verbal directions

-Basic verbal and written communication skills

-Basic mathematical skills

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg Company has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment.  MacLean-Fogg Company believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.