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.

--- 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. ---