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$38k – $72k per year
Location
In office (Wood Dale)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.

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Find world-class manufacturing and distribution solutions, engineered fasteners, and comprehhensive inventory management. Optimas Solutions can help you now!

Description

2nd Shift Cold Header Operator

$19.47-$36.00/hour plus shift differential

About Optimas:

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe. #LI-Onsite

Our Valuesare theTHREADthat connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers:

  • Teamwork
  • Honesty
  • Respect
  • Excellence
  • Accountability
  • Drive

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com

Position overview:

Cold header operators will have the opportunity to be part of a team responsible for running cold heading machines and producing parts for the heavy truck, automotive, and many other markets, working for an industry leading global distributor and manufacturer of fasteners and other components.

Main responsibilities:

  • Readand understandblueprints.
  • Review and validate materials (wire grade, diameter)
  • Set up, troubleshoot, and operate cold heading machines.
  • Use machine controls,SPC & process monitoring systems.
  • Use basic measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and other gages to check dimensionaland attributecharacteristics of headed blanks.
  • Maintain quality records and other necessary forms and documentation.
  • Follow instructions and directions from supervisors, team leaders.
  • Good housekeeping of equipment, work area, and other assigned areas
  • Perform daily and weekly machine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.

Key Competencies:

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Attention to detail.
  • Organizational skills
  • Results driven
  • Communication skills- written and verbal
  • Working as part of a team
  • Problem solving
  • Basic ability to use computer programs

Skills and Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+years relevant experience required- cold heading.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment.
  • Ability to lift upto 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for 8-10 hours /day.

Compensation:

At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,and training.

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