2nd Shift Cold Header - EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

As a 2nd Shift Cold Header at Phoenix Stamping, your main responsibilities will involve setting up and operating heading machines, managing production output, and ensuring that parts meet quality standards. You'll also perform routine maintenance on equipment, inspect parts, and maintain tooling inventory to support efficient production.

Candidates for the 2nd Shift Cold Header position at Phoenix Stamping should have at least three years of verifiable experience in setting up and operating multi-die progressive headers. Additionally, the ability to read blueprints and operate basic shop equipment is necessary.

Phoenix Stamping supports its employees through various benefits, including a competitive salary, quarterly profit sharing, and medical benefits available after just 30 days. Our company culture emphasizes teamwork and employee well-being, fostering a positive work environment.

New 2nd Shift Cold Headers at Phoenix Stamping can expect on-the-job training that covers machine setup, operation procedures, and safety regulations. You'll be mentored by experienced team members to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge required for successful performance in your role.

The work environment for a 2nd Shift Cold Header at Phoenix Stamping is fast-paced and team-oriented, with a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness. We adhere to 6S guidelines and continuously work to maintain an organized work area that supports efficient production.

In answering this question, provide specific examples from your previous work experiences where you successfully set up or operated multi-die progressive headers, highlighting any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Discuss your approach to quality control, mentioning specific inspection tools you use, such as calipers or micrometers, and how you apply these during production to ensure that all parts meet the required specifications.

Share a detailed scenario where you identified a quality or operational issue, the steps you took to troubleshoot it, and how your actions led to a resolution, emphasizing your problem-solving skills.

Convey your commitment to safety by outlining the specific safety protocols you adhere to while operating machinery, including the use of personal protective equipment and following company safety guidelines.

Explain your strategy for managing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively, using a specific example to illustrate how you successfully handled multiple tasks under pressure.

Discuss your experience with routine preventative maintenance and any specific repairs or adjustments you made to improve machine performance. Highlight your mechanical aptitude and consistency in performing maintenance tasks.

Share your proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, providing examples of how this skill has been crucial in setting up production runs or troubleshooting issues in previous roles.

List the tools and equipment you are experienced with, such as surface grinders, lathes, and hydraulic presses, emphasizing how you've utilized them in your previous jobs to achieve the desired results.

Reflect on specific continuous improvement initiatives you have contributed to, describing the impact these improvements had on efficiency, quality, or safety within the production environment.

Articulate your motivation for wanting to join Phoenix Stamping, connecting your skills and work philosophy to the company’s mission and values, particularly the emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee welfare.