Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Technician

Department:

Precision Cold-Forging

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

Location:

Precision Cold-Forging Shop

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.

To learn more, please visit our website

http://www.optimas.com/

Purpose of Role

To lead and support all shift activities within the Precision Cold-Forging Department, ensuring production, quality, safety, and training standards are consistently met while supervising and developing staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Operations

Oversee daily shift activities for Setters, Operators and Apprentice to support staff issues.
Maintain discipline, housekeeping, and adherence to Health & Safety policies.

2. Technical Support

Hands-on setting and running of cold heading machines (multi-die & two-die three-blow).
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and advice to team members.
Support tool development, setting instruction cards, and continual improvement initiatives.

3. Quality & Process Compliance

Ensure first-off samples, SPC, self-certification, and quality documentation are completed.
Coordinate QAD, Toolroom, and Clean & Barrel support to maintain flow.
Monitor wire/rod quality and raise issues with relevant teams.

4. Training & Development

Conduct appraisals and recommend development paths.
Keep accurate training records and attend relevant courses.

Skills & Qualifications

HNC desirable but not required.
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
GCSEs in English, Maths, and technical subjects.
Strong leadership, communication, fault-finding, and drawing-reading skills.

Experience

Cold forging machine setting (special parts).
Experience on multi-die/progressive heading machines and two-die three-blow machines.
Deep knowledge of cold heading tools, forging materials, and lean practices (JIT, SMED, TQM, etc.).

Key Attributes

Proactive leader, team player, and disciplined operator.
Committed, innovative, quality-driven, and trustworthy.
Upholds company standards and supports continuous improvement.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 non-discrimination 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.