Cold Heading/Thread Rolling Trainee- Day Shift

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every employee that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated, excited, individual to be a part of our Manufacturing Team. As the Cold Header / Thread Roller- Trainee at PennEngineering, you'll collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things and participate in an operator training program.

Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• Parental Leave
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid On the Job Training
• Performance incentive bonuses
• Community Volunteering
• Talent Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Centric Culture
• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities
• Air-conditioned work environment
• Onsite Gym

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• With direction and assistance from the trainer, mentor or set-up person, sets-up and operates cold heading and thread rolling machines.
• Works from detailed Engineering drawings, process control documents, training manuals, current best practices and work instructions to produce quality parts.
• Uses precision measuring devices including—but not limited to—micrometers, dial calipers, optical comparators, tri-roll gauges and various other gauges.
• Uses shop support equipment as needed to prepare dies for use in cold heading and thread rolling machines.
• With assistance troubleshoots machine malfunctions, replaces worn and broken tooling, and makes all machine adjustments necessary to produce parts within specified tolerances.
• Obtains correct Job Packet(s) from Cold Heading Tool Crib area, which include routers, part drawings, specifications, and SPC trend charts.
• Accesses correct bill of materials from a computer located on the shop floor. Obtains correct machine tooling as called for on bill of materials.
• Installs and removes tooling from machines using wrenches and other types of hand tools.
• Removes old wire stock from header, as needed, and draws new coiled wire using an in-line wire drawer.
• Detects and reports faulty machine operation, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies and other unusual conditions to set-up person or team leader.
• Expected to maintain proper machine oil-levels on a daily basis.
• Maintains workplace area in a neat and orderly condition on a daily basis.
• Completes time, production, and quality reports as necessary.
• Communicates with operators from other shifts to exchange information pertinent to the current work on a daily basis.
• Observes all safety regulations in all duties.
• Performs other duties as required.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical Ability.
  • Use of micrometers, calipers, comparators, gages, hand tools, etc.
  • Read and understand blueprints.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift approximately 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand approximately 8-10 hrs./day.
• Able to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes in various positions for prolonged periods of time while exerting force (pushing or pulling) on hand tools used to adjust machine.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Manual dexterity.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB) endeavors to create a safe space for all employees and customers, regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, national origin, or religion. We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.