National 1500 Header Operator

Net Shaped Solutions (NSS) is a premier cold forged products manufacturer with a location in Canton, Michigan. NSS has more than 50 years of experience in net shaped cold forged products with extensive in-house engineering design and production capabilities. We are part of a multi-billion-dollar aerospace component manufacturer named Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC).

Job Description

Hours: 9PM – 7AM (3rd Shift)

Days: Monday - Thursday

Summary:

As a National 1500 Header Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient production, troubleshooting machine issues, and collaborating closely with our production team to meet quality and production targets. Join us and embark on a one-year training program designed to help you develop expertise in header operation. The ideal candidate will have at least nine years of experience working in a manufacturing plant environment on a national 1500 heading machine.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction
• Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspection to ensure compliance with quality specifications
• Correctly interpret work orders
• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Work in a team environment, i.e. follow instructions and assist others as needed
• Sets up and operates machines that automatically perform multi-operations such as roll threading and/or heading to produce fasteners, such as bolts and rivets from hot or cold metal rod or wire
• Starts machine to begin production and observes machine operations for evidence of malfunction and products for defects
• Using measuring instruments to ensure and record quality information
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot any machine issues
• Work closely with the production team to meet quality and production goals
• Participate in a one-year training program to develop expertise in header operation
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 9 years’ experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Ability to work in a noisy and physically demanding work setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality output.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to machine maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• The ability to use basic hand tools, wrenches, etc.
• The ability to use basic inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and comparators
• Basic computer skills.
• The ability to read and interpret work instructions and basic prints and dimensions.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the job with or without accommodation.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.