Cold Heading Lead- Set Up and Operator - 2nd Shift

Company Description

Phoenix Stamping is a growing certified Veteran Owned Small Business with a family oriented work environment, great pay and benefits!  Our locations in Atlanta, GA and Ft. Wayne, IN have focused on the production of sheet metal and rod products for various industries since 1986. Through quality and service, our customer base has grown to cover all parts of North America including Canada and Mexico. To continue to improve upon quality and consistency, we continue to grow and add new capabilities, including highly automated manufacturing equipment.  We are seeking dynamic candidates who enjoy a fast-paced and team oriented work environment supported by a company with the motto "Customers first, employees always!"

Job Description

2nd shift: Monday - Friday; 2:30pm-11pm 

Reports to:  Production Supervisor

Job Purpose:  Primary responsibility is operating Cold Headers and supporting Cold Heading department in a technical support role through new part development and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Reviews job traveler and part drawings to determine set up, tooling and specifications of parts
• Sets-up and operates equipment to produce parts, ensuring that parts are to dimensions specified on the drawing.
• Troubleshoots out of specification conditions and makes process adjustments to correct.
• Meets output requirements for assigned work area.
• Meets quality and re-work targets in assigned work area, by inspecting parts during production to ensure they are produced to required dimensions and conform to all specifications.
• Maintains inventory of tooling and re-orders to ensure un-interrupted production.
• Completes all job related paperwork and production step function; accurately records downtime, scrap and yield calculations.
• Maintains and performs routine preventative maintenance on all equipment. 
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area using 6S guidelines and safety standards. 
• Assist in new part development to include: sampling and initial production
• Develop and modify standard work documents
• Champion continuous improvement activity throughout the cold heading process
• Oversees Cold Heading tooling inventory and replenishment
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc. to move raw material and parts as needed
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Complies with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Reads all MSDS’ and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
• Regularly submits new ideas to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Perform tooling maintenance and modifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Possesses an outstanding work ethic and willingness to continue learning.
• Has 10 years verifiable experience setting up and operating multi die progressive headers.
• Able to design/modify tooling to produce desired product.
• Experience with roll thread machines a plus.
• Able to operate basic shop equipment such as surface grinder, lathe, hydraulic press, etc..
• Possesses mechanical aptitude and basic cold header maintenance skills
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Accurately enter data into computer program: Data collection system
• Perform inspection: visual and manual using some or all of the following - comparators, calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.. 
• Accurately calculate figures using basic shop math skills

Additional Information

Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.