Cold Heading/ Thread Rolling Operator - 1st Shift
Illinois Tool Works · itw.com
Machesney Park
The job in short
Cold heading and thread rolling machine operation.
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Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-09-24
- Location as listed
- Machesney Park, Illinois, United States of America
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Description:
We are looking for a cold-heading/thread rolling operator to join our team! This individual would be responsible for setting up and operating single and multi-die double stroke cold headers and thread rollers to produce quality automotive fasteners from cold metal rod or wire by performing the following duties. Shift time is 5:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. Overtime as needed.
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Assist and observe designated Setup Operators in operation and setup up of machinery
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Selects, installs, and aligns dies, cutting tools, guides, and stops to setup machine. Sets controls to synchronize machine actions for various operations on work piece in specified sequence
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Positions coil of metal wire or rod on feed spindle and threads it through straightening rolls into feed mechanism
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Adjusts settings of dies on controls, as required, to produce product within specified tolerances and meeting quality standards
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Starts machine to begin production and observes machine operations for evidence of malfunction and products for defects
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Maintains, oils, and cleans machines on a regular basis
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Change perishable tooling
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Conduct product quality checks.
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Drains and cleans oil trays; dumps scrap, and sweeps floor to maintain housekeeping standards
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Ensures all quality and safety documentation is completed with oversight
Qualifications:
• High School diploma or the equivalent required; Associates degree preferred
• Prior experience operating single and multi-die header machines a plus
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to complete routine production and quality reports
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use mic and caliper
• Solid mechanical aptitude
• Flexible attitude to learning and machine operation
Compensation Information:
$22.30 - $28.00
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