Coiler Set-Up - Michigan Spring & Stamping

Michigan Spring and Stamping is seeking skilled Machine Setup Operators.

The ideal candidates will have a technical background and experience in coiling.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining metal forming machines to produce high-quality springs or other metal parts, including setting up, troubleshooting, and making adjustments to the machines to achieve specified product dimensions. You will also be responsible for checking and documenting critical dimensions of parts; selecting and installing appropriate tools and equipment; and keeping parts and tools in their proper place.

Over the next year, the qualified candidate will be trained in:

• Understanding the SPC process.
• Using measuring tools such as gauges, micrometers and calipers.
• Analyzing work orders, work piece, blueprints, specifications to determine process, materials, tooling, and sequence of operations.
• Selecting and installing appropriate tools and equipment (cams, forming tools, cut off tools, dies, etc.) to produce a part as specified on blueprint.
• Keep parts and tools in their proper place, occasionally fix or replace broken tooling, and have replacement parts available.
• Grind arbors and any other necessary parts.
• Maintain quality at standard rates of set-up and running speed.
• Problem solve, correct, and/or stop production when defective parts are detected.
• Interpret shop orders, use computer terminals, and material requisitions properly.
• Weigh, label, and package parts.
• Abide by safe work practices at all times.

Requirements

Are you a good fit for this job?

You could be the right person if you have these qualifications:

• Have willingness and drive to learn new things.
• Understand that Quality is second only to Safety.
• Have a mechanical aptitude.
• Know or want to learn how to read basic blueprints, micrometers, calipers, dial gauges, load test scales, and metric conversion accurately.
• Have sound mathematical skills.
• Possess strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal situations.
• Great attendance.
• A positive attitude.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Within our benefits package you will find:

• Medical insurance
• FREE dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• long- and short-term disability (at no cost to you)
• 401(k) with company match
• generous educational reimbursement policy (up to 100% of costs)