Cold Header Setup Operator; 1st shift
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Cold Header Setup Operator 1st shift 6AM-2:30PM $33/hour
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
Position OverviewResponsible for setup and operation of header machines using raw materials to produce finished parts.
What You’ll Do- Setup and operate progressive type cold headers.
- Change tooling for job setup, replace broken tooling and make adjustments as necessary.
- Retrieve tooling from the Tool & Die Department and return broken tooling for repair.
- Manually straighten steel coil, butt weld and grind end prior to loading into machine.
- Adjust machine settings as required.
- Read & interpret shop order to produce parts to blueprint specifications.
- Use appropriate gauges to check product and ensure that parts meet quality specifications.
- Enter production into kiosk and move product to next operation.
- Perform daily maintenance on machines.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized workspace.
- Follow all health and safety regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience with progressive type cold headers.
- Experience with National headers preferred.
- Prior Tow Motor experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Prior experience using micrometers, calipers and other gauges.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring the employee to stand and walk for majority of an 8 to 10-hour day.
- Bend, lift product, equipment and tools up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
- Push or pull product up to 200 pounds.
- Use hand tools up to 20 pounds over extended periods of time.
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
CareerOpportunity
Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & DevelopmentOur lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive CultureWe pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven CompanyYou’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO StatementAll qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
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