Progressive Header Tooling & Machine Specialist

Build Precision. Build a Career.

Phoenix Stamping is a fast-growing manufacturer with a family-first culture and advanced automation across our facilities in Atlanta (GA), Fort Wayne (IN), and Fort Worth (TX). Since 1986, we’ve supported customers throughout North America—including Canada and Mexico—by delivering quality sheet metal and rod products. Our guiding principle:
Customers first, employees always!

Role Snapshot

Schedule:

Any shift. Monday–Thursday 10-hour shifts;
Friday 8-hour overtime day as needed.

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Purpose:

Set up and operate cold heading machines and drive output across multiple assets in a designated area.

Key Outcomes Review job travelers and part drawings; determine exact setup, tooling, and specs.

Set up and operate multi-die progressive header equipment to blueprint tolerances.

Diagnose and correct out-of-spec conditions via process adjustments.

Achieve production throughput goals for your area.

Hit quality targets and minimize rework using in-process inspection to all specifications.

Manage tooling inventory and coordinate timely reorders for uninterrupted production.

Complete production documentation; accurately record downtime, scrap, and yield.

Perform routine preventive maintenance to maximize machine uptime.

Maintain a 6S-organized workspace; follow all site safety standards.

Comply with environmental requirements; read MSDS and follow oil/chemical labeling and storage.

Routinely propose ideas that advance continuous improvement.

Execute tooling maintenance/modifications and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Proven work ethic and appetite for learning.
10 years verifiable experience setting up and operating multi-die progressive headers.

Capability to design/modify tooling for target product outcomes.

Roll thread machine experience preferred.

Skilled with shop equipment: surface grinder, lathe, hydraulic press, etc.

Mechanical aptitude; basic cold header maintenance knowledge.

Blueprint reading; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Accurate data entry into a data collection system.

Inspection proficiency with comparators, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.

Competent in basic shop math.

Core Competencies Continuous Improvement Equipment Troubleshooting Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesERP & MRP Systems Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement Excellent Communication Skills Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Blueprint Reading Why Phoenix Stamping?

Family-oriented team that values safety, quality, and service.

Growing organization with modern, highly automated equipment.

Opportunities to influence processes and contribute new ideas.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.