A dynamic and growing company is seeking to recruit a Spring Coiler Set Up person to set up and operate automatic spring coiling machines to fabricate helical coil springs and rings from wire according to blueprints and setup charts.
Responsibilities to include:
Arranging for the required material.
Reviewing blueprints to determine setup procedures to follow, machine attachments required and stock to use or obtain details from setup charts.
Selects machine attachments, such as taper cams, wire size block, coiling point, pitch tool and cutting tool according to a blueprint or setup chart and installs them on the machine.
Selects production speeds.
Verifies wire diameter with a micrometer or caliper and threads the wire through drive rollers and machine guides.
Sets cams, turnbuckle and pitch tool to control the spring dimensions.
Establishes and inputs required data into the computer for CNC controlled machines.
Makes a trial run including stress relief and measures a sample product for conformance to specifications using gauges, load testers, micrometers and calipers.
Adjusts the machine to attain specified tolerances.
Installs guards to conform to safety standards if necessary.
Grinds cams and pitch tool to maintain their dimensions.
Understands blueprints and is able to use a variety of precision measuring devices.
Records data relative to the quality of the springs produced.
Secondary Functions:
May recommend blueprint changes to resolve production problems.
May make tools and attachments, such as coiling point, cams, forming tools and cut-off tools, if not in stock.
May prepare production and quality records.
May use hoist to transport material to work area.
May set up eddy current scanner.
Qualified candidates will possess a high school diploma and at least two years experience. Ability to read/use Micrometer and Verniers.
We offer a competitive wage and benefit package.
