Spring Coiler
$58,240–$83,200 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Set up, adjust, and operate Simco, Torin, or Wafios spring-coiling equipment to convert straight metal wire into precision coil springs for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Independently manage complete machine setups, adjustments, changeovers, and troubleshooting of mechanical and production issues while programming and adjusting PLC-based systems. Train and support less-experienced operators in this high-volume manufacturing environment. The role requires 3+ years of direct spring-coiling setup experience and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. Compensation ranges from $28 to $40/hour with performance-based bonuses.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of direct spring-coiling setup experience
- Hands-on experience setting up spring-coiling machines
- Ability to independently set up and run a coiling machine
- Strong understanding of the spring-coiling process
- Experience converting straight wire into precision coil springs
- Experience with Simco, Torin, Wafios, or comparable coiling equipment
- PLC programming/machine-control experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- High-volume manufacturing experience
- Must be able to independently set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and operate spring-coiling equipment
- Must be capable of independently setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, and operating spring-coiling equipment
- Must be able to perform complete machine setups, adjustments, changeovers, and troubleshooting
- Must be able to program and adjust PLC-based systems
- Must be able to troubleshoot mechanical and production issues
- Must be able to work in a high-volume production environment
- Must be able to train and support less-experienced operators as needed
- Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment, including exposure to heat
- Must be able to work 100% onsite
- Must be able to work approximately 5–8 hours of overtime per week when available
- Must be able to work 5:00 AM–2:30 PM or 6:00 AM–2:00 PM schedule
- Must be able to work in a manufacturing/shop environment
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