Cold Header Setup Operator
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Production QC/QA, Production Associate / Production Line
Cold Header Setup Operator
Brea, CA, US
Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $35 - $45 per hour
Job Details What You’ll Be Doing- Perform complete machine setups on cold heading / nut forming equipment
- Set and adjust dies, punches, transfer fingers, and related tooling
- Operate and monitor multi-station forming equipment
- Make machine and tooling adjustments throughout production
- Troubleshoot forming, tooling, and production issues
- Read blueprints, drawings, work orders, and specifications
- Inspect parts throughout production using micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, Go/No-Go gauges, and other precision measuring tools
- Maintain dimensional tolerances and identify quality issues before they impact production
- Communicate tooling and maintenance needs
- Complete production logs and required manufacturing documentation
- Follow plant safety and operating procedures
- Previous cold heading, cold forming, nut forming, or fastener manufacturing experience
- Experience performing complete machine setups independently
- Experience setting dies, punches, and related forming tooling
- Ability to troubleshoot machine and tooling issues
- Experience with multi-die / multi-station equipment
- Ability to read blueprints and work to tight tolerances
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and precision inspection equipment
- National or Jern Yao equipment experience highly preferred
- Experience with SACMA, Formax, Sakamura, Nakashimada, or similar cold forming equipment may also translate
- Aerospace fastener experience is a plus
- Experience forming materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, titanium, A286, or Inconel is a plus
A major aerospace manufacturer is hiring experienced Cold Header Setup Operators to join its fastener manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on setup role for someone with experience in cold heading, cold forming, nut forming, or fastener production who can independently set up equipment, make tooling adjustments, troubleshoot production issues, and inspect parts to print. You’ll be working in a high‑volume precision manufacturing environment producing tight‑tolerance fasteners used in aerospace applications.
Whyjoin us?
- $35-$45/hr based on experience and skill level
- Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more
- 1st and 2nd shift openings
- Large, stable aerospace manufacturer
- Precision aerospace fastener production
- Hands‑on setup and troubleshooting work
- Work with multi‑station cold forming / nut forming equipment
- Opportunity to use your technical setup and tooling experience rather than simply operate a machine
- Hiring team moves quickly
- Overtime opportunities available
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