Cold Header/Cold Former Operator - Forward March Inc.

Forward March Inc. is collaborating with a leading global industrial manufacturing company delivering innovative solutions to customers that span many industries including transportation, construction, industrial, agriculture, retail and energy. The company aims to expedite Veterans and military spouses towards significant career opportunities in this industry. Job description below:

We are looking for Davenport/Cold Former Machinist to join our team. This experienced machinist works in conjunction with other members in the main valve housing department to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met with little downtime through machining parts needed in order to meet customers needs and demands. This position requires strong mechanical knowledge. A detailed orientated, self-motivated, problem solver that utilizes a strong work ethic. We are looking for people who can work either 3rd or off-shift schedules. Must be able to lift over 50lbs and high mechanical aptitude/intermediate knowledge of a cold former.

We are currently hiring for second or third shift. Employees must be open to working either an eight hour or ten hour shift (depending on business needs) plus three weekend shifts/month.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards
• Set up, complete PM's, troubleshoot, repair, and operate multi-spindle screw machine
• Must be able to work independently; will be responsible for specific or cross-functional tasks, based on equipment
• Interpret drawings and machine parts to specification while upholding tight tolerances
• Perform in process checks to make certain that the parts run efficiently and accurately to assure quality before approving production
• Inspects finished product for completeness and conformance to all quality assurance procedures
• Identify opportunities for improvement with suggestions and recommendations for remedy
• Know, understand, and follow plant safety rules, policies and procedures
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Participate in Lean Transformation efforts including safety initiatives
• Assist others as needed
• Maintain a clean work area
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely as needed and required
• Other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor and/or manager
• Perform all duties in the spirit of Our Philosophy and in accordance to legal, ethical and contractual practices.

We are currently hiring for 2nd or 3rd shift. Employees must be open to working either an eight-hour or ten-hour shift (depending on business needs) plus three weekend shifts/month.

Requirements

Desired Experience:

• Capability to read and interpret blueprints, work order instructions, and operate required tools involved in position
• Capable of reading and writing relay/ladder logic
• Basic knowledge of machine repair
• Must be forklift certified or have the ability to be forklift certified
• Must be proficient at using micrometers, dial calipers, height gage, shop gages, depth gages and dial indicators to inspect parts and verify dimensions
• Must be able to maintain tolerances and finishes to engineering and manufacturing specifications
• Possess good problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to measure, read, write, and document work
• Ability to sustain a steady work pace over an entire work day
• Strong basic math skills, including the ability to understand and convert both metric and English measurements
• Strong in process inspection skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish working relationships quickly
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to drive resolution
• Comfortable performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks
• Proven ability to effectively work in a detailed, fact based environment
• Knowledge of safety protocol such a lock out tag out
• Commitment to personal integrity and integrity of the product(s) and processes
• Customer focused with the ability to function with a high sense of urgency
• Confidence to make decisions and a strong commitment to team success

Benefits

Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in America list four times, and with a people first philosophy rooted in The Golden Rule (treating others the way we would want to be treated), our company provides a safe and rewarding work environment. We have a team-oriented culture and believe employees are essential to the company's success.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, we offer the ability for individuals to grow within our organization through training, development and advancement opportunities.

Company Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits with low premiums starting day one
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company profit sharing
• Onsite barbershop / hair salon and fitness center
• Great team and team dynamics
• Relocation Assistance!

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At our company we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Our company is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help enable people to live safer, healthier, and more expressive lives. We operate with three segments: Building Products, Consumer Products and Sustainable Energy Solutions. Our emphasis on innovation and transformation extends to building products including water systems, heating and cooling solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories, and consumer products in tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories sold under brand names Coleman®, Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, Well-X-Trol®, General®, Garden-Weasel®, Pactool International® and Hawkeye™. We also serve the growing global hydrogen ecosystem through on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions.

We are value-added partner to customers, featuring a wide variety of highly engineered products across Tools, Outdoor Living, and Celebrations. At our Chilton, WI facility we produce handheld torches and propane tanks which are essential for camping adventure and DYI’s. 

Our company, and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.

Please contact Laurin at lladner@fmi.vet for more information.