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Cold Header

Minute Men Staffing
Plymouth, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

A Cold Header Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining cold heading machines to produce metal parts, ensuring quality and efficiency in the manufacturing process.


This position starts between $28-$35 per hour based on experience. 


Key Responsibilities

•    Machine Operation: Set up and operate cold heading machines to form metal parts through a forging process. This includes changing dies, punches, tooling. Must be able to adjust feed, cut off, transfer and forming stations. 

•    Quality Control: Perform quality checks on produced parts, ensuring they meet specified tolerances and standards. This may involve using gauges and other measurement tools. 

•    Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance on machines, including lubricating parts, making minor repairs, and notifying maintenance personnel of any major issues. 

•    Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production output, machine settings, and any issues encountered during operation. 

•    Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment. 


Required Skills and Qualifications

•    Education: A high school diploma or equivalent. 

•    Experience: Preferred experience with SACMA, must be able to do complete set ups, adjust and troubleshoot machines.  

•    Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and good communication skills are essential for success in this role.



Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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