Spring Coiling Operator

SUMMARY

Peterson Spring is looking for a highly motivated individual to learn the process and assist in the production of coils. We are committed to continuous innovation as well as the development of new products and technologies. We are looking for motivated individuals that want to learn and grow with us in a fast paced, exciting and passion-driven industry.

The ideal candidate will be responsible to set up, operate, assist, direct, and train others on one or more machines that automatically coils, forms, wraps, etc. metal wire while providing verbal and written instructions. The Technician will help to implement standards and ensure quality by following and/or instructing others on the use of sketches, blueprints, setup charts, comparator, calipers, tape measurer, and other measuring instruments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Read and understand product prints, set-up procedures, and processing parameters.

Sets up or operates any machine or job using automatic coiler, including parts with complex parameters such as compression springs, extension springs, variable pitch, variable diameters, damper coil and multiple loads.

Sets cams, turnbuckel and pitch tool to control the spring dimensions.

Able to finish and or create tooling from blanks i.e. arbors, pitch tool and coiling points as needed.

Select machine tooling such as coiling points, pitch tools, and feed-rolls to produce various types of spring products.

Select and load spring wire into machines with forklift; all wire is verified with digital calipers and tape measurer.

Produce trial parts from initial coiling setup to final operations to validate all processing steps prior to production runs.

Verify product dimensions and performance with various types of inspection equipment and measurement tools.

Maintain, adjust, and control machine during production to maintain high level of SPC quality per the print tolerances.

Strive to optimize production speeds and quality.

Recommend and review products with engineers, technicians, and coworkers for continuous improvement opportunities.

Selects machine attachments, such as taper cams, gears, wire size block, coiling point, pitch tool and cutter tool according to a blueprint or setup instructions and installs them on the machine.

Repair minor equipment issues.

Record data relative to the quality of the springs/parts being produced.

Install guards to conform to safety standards if necessary.

Ensure Quality, Safety and Environmental System requirements are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma; or two to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read/use Tape Measurer and Calipers. Must know standard and metric measuring, able to use hand tools, factory experience, basic mechanical knowledge. Basic computer skills are required. The position requires the operation of a hi-lo/forklift. The individual must have the ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license/certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and metrics. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

THE STATEMENTS IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF PERSONS ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

- Do you have reliable transportation?

Education:

- High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

- Coiling: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person