Hot Wound Coiling Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and interpret shop orders, setup cards, and routing instructions prior to production. • Perform pre-setup tasks while equipment is running, including staging materials, tooling, and mandrels. • Verify raw material specifications such as bar diameter, length, grade, and quantity to ensure compliance with order requirements. • Load and manage materials using the bar handling system according to established procedures. • Select, inspect, and prepare tooling components including mandrels, rollers, plates, and racks. • Set up and adjust the coiling equipment to achieve required spring dimensions and tolerances. • Monitor furnace temperatures, quench systems, and machine performance to maintain proper operating conditions. • Apply graphite and other treatments to tooling as required to ensure smooth operation and prevent material sticking. • Conduct in-process inspections and record measurements on required documentation (e.g., Spring Routing Sheets). • Troubleshoot setup or production issues and communicate concerns to the Production Supervisor. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored and functional.