**Aerotek is looking for a Header Operator!** **Job Description** Operate Formax Headers, a type of cold forming machine used for producing high-quality fasteners and parts. These machines are known for their precision, speed, and efficient changeover capabilities. **Responsibilities** + Operate equipment and perform complex machine setups as trained in a safe manner. + Adjust and operate equipment as needed. + Determine tooling adjustments required to maintain proper setups on multiple header sizes and types. + Read and understand blueprints. + Properly use gauges and other quality tools to ensure the production of good parts. + Perform first piece inspections, monitor the quality of all parts, and make adjustments to maintain quality standards. + Perform minor preventative maintenance and complete all required tracking documents. + Record data for SPC, ISO/IATF documentation. **Essential Skills** + 3-5 years of experience with cold/warm heading and forming machinery. + 3-5 years of experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting cold headers. + 3-5 years of tooling experience, die setting, and/or tooling tech/repair. + Experience working with fasteners or screws in roles such as die setter, thread operator, roll operator, or header operator. + Mechanically inclined. + Ability to read blueprints. + Proficiency with micrometers and calipers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Good mechanical aptitude. + Ability to perform basic math. + GED or high school diploma is a plus. + Experience running Formax Headers is preferred. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with additional bonuses for 2nd shift, sign-on, and training. Benefit from quarterly attendance and plant bonuses, 13 paid holidays, including a week between Christmas and New Year's, and a 401k with company match. Benefits start on day one, with company-paid short-term disability coverage. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $66560.00/yr. Up to $36.00 per hour 2nd Shift Bonus $1.50 per hour Sign on Bonus up to $3,000* Training Bonus up to $1,000* Quarterly Attendance and Plant Bonus 13 Paid Holidays-including week between Christmas and New Years 401k + Company Match Benefits begin day 1 Company paid Short Term Disability coverage **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Belvidere,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.