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Cold Heading Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Nice to Have: * 5+ years in manufacturing including cold-heading / cold-forming * Master's Degree in Business Administration, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related advanced degree. * Experience ...

Set up and operate a variety of Cold Heading Machines used to manufacture precision formed products. * Operate multiple machines simultaneously while maintaining production efficiency. * Read and ...

Set up and operate a variety of Cold Heading Machines used to manufacture formed products to customer specifications. * Operate multiple machines simultaneously while maintaining production ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Ashland, OH · On-site

$63K - $81K/yr

Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as cold heading, thread rolling, heat treatment, and coatings. * Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and industry standards (ISO, ASTM, DIN, IFI). * Excellent problem ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Ashland, OH · On-site

$63K - $81K/yr

Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as cold heading, thread rolling, heat treatment, and coatings. * Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and industry standards (ISO, ASTM, DIN, IFI). * Excellent problem ...

The ideal candidate brings proven experience in cold heading and cold forming environments, along with the ability to lead teams, optimize production processes, and maintain high standards for ...

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How much do cold heading jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for cold heading in Ohio is $26.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.34 and $29.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of products and materials will I typically work with as a cold heading operator?

As a Cold Heading operator, you’ll typically work with metal wire or rods made of materials like steel, brass, or aluminum to produce fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and pins. Your day-to-day tasks involve setting up and running cold heading machines, inspecting finished components, and performing routine maintenance. The fast-paced manufacturing environment often requires collaboration with quality control staff, maintenance teams, and supervisors to ensure products meet specifications. This role provides exposure to a variety of metal-forming techniques, which can lay a solid foundation for advancing into supervisory, quality assurance, or technical specialist roles over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in cold heading?

To thrive in Cold Heading, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with metalworking or machine operation, often acquired through vocational training or on-the-job experience. Familiarity with cold heading machines, measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help you adapt to production demands and collaborate efficiently with colleagues. These skills ensure high-quality output, minimize machine downtime, and support a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

What is a cold heading?

A Cold Heading job involves operating machinery that shapes metal parts without using heat, typically for manufacturing fasteners like bolts, screws, and rivets. Workers feed metal wire or rods into specialized machines that apply high-pressure forces to form the desired shape. This role requires mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot machine issues. Cold heading is a crucial process in mass production, ensuring strong and precise metal components.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Cold Heading jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Cold Heading job openings:

Infographic showing various Cold Heading job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Nights. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,836 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Experienced Cold Forming Header Operator; 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm) $37.07/hour plus shift differential

Stanley Black & Decker

Elyria, OH • On-site

$37.27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Stanley Black & Decker rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

351st of 488 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Experienced Cold Forming Header Operator
2nd shift (3pm - 11pm)
$37.07/hour plus $1.25 shift differential totaling $37.27/hour
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.
What You'll Do
As a Cold Forming Header Operator, you'll be part of our team located in Elyria, OH. You'll get to:
  • Set up and operate solid and open die headers, including progressive type headers and all associated production equipment.
  • Set up and operate thread rollers and other equipment associated with the heading operation.
  • Etch critical progressions and check for: seams, scratches, cold shuts, chevrons, ring in bearing surfaces and any other defects that will affect fatigue.
  • Volume control, balance material flow and achieve proper flowlines.
  • Complete dimensional inspection, including and not limited to contour tracing, profile tracing, critical radii tracing.
  • Interpret Macroscopic surface non-conformities and material flow defects.
  • Capability to master Cold Forming Trimming Operation
  • Maintain high level of production integrity and controls.

Who You Are
You always strive to do a good job...but wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality - at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer experience with Cold Heading machines.
  • Must be familiar with tooling and be able to suggest tooling for new types of work.
  • Participate in progression layout development, tool life improvements and quality advancements.
  • Perform Hi Volume Team Member duties.
  • Responsible for box/container making, washing, packaging (including weigh up, labeling, sealing, wrapping), transport and store in inventory location and maintaining appropriate documents.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring the employee to stand and walk for majority of an 8 to 10-hour day.
  • Bend, lift product, equipment and tools up to 50 pounds throughout the day.

What You'll Receive
You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
  • Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We're visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You'll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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