Hot Wound Coiling Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• · Review and interpret shop orders, setup cards, and routing instructions prior to production.

  · Perform pre-setup tasks while equipment is running, including staging materials, tooling, and mandrels.

  · Verify raw material specifications such as bar diameter, length, grade, and quantity to ensure compliance with order requirements.

  · Load and manage materials using the bar handling system according to established procedures.

  · Select, inspect, and prepare tooling components including mandrels, rollers, plates, and racks.

  · Set up and adjust the coiling equipment to achieve required spring dimensions and tolerances.

  · Monitor furnace temperatures, quench systems, and machine performance to maintain proper operating conditions.

  · Apply graphite and other treatments to tooling as required to ensure smooth operation and prevent material sticking.

  · Conduct in-process inspections and record measurements on required documentation (e.g., Spring Routing Sheets).

  · Troubleshoot setup or production issues and communicate concerns to the Production Supervisor.

  · Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored and functional.

Qualifications:

· Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, blueprints, and shop orders.

· Experience with CNC machinery or industrial production equipment preferred.

· Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.

· Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tooling setup.

· Ability to follow safety procedures and handle high-temperature materials.

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Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift and handle heavy materials and tooling.

· Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with heat and moving machinery.

· Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

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