Header Operator 1st Shift (Local)



Primary Functions:

• Set up and operate solid and open die headers, including progressive type headers and all associated production equipment.
• Set up and operate thread rollers and other equipment associated with the heading operation.
• Etch critical progressions and check for: seams, scratches, cold shuts, chevrons, ring in bearing surfaces and any other defects that will affect fatigue.
• Complete dimensional inspection, including and not limited to contour tracing, profile tracing, critical radii tracing.
• Interpret Macroscopic surface non-conformities and material flow defects.
• Capability to master Cold Forming Trimming Operation.
• Maintain high level of production integrity and controls.
• Volume control, balance material flow and achieve proper flow-lines.
• Must be familiar with tooling and be able to suggest tooling for new types of work.  
• Participate in progression layout development, tool life improvements and quality advancements.

Related Activities:

• Must be required to make minor fixtures, parts and accessories in order to facilitate the setup.
• May be required to make minor repairs on equipment and assist with Maintenance Department in major repairs
• Within the respective job description, responsible for box/container making, washing, packaging (including weigh up, labeling, sealing, wrapping), transport and store in inventory location – and maintaining appropriate documents.
• Frequently inspects work to insure quality production.  
• Uses proper gages and all of the above inspection techniques.