Country
United States of America
State / County
California
City
Santa Ana
Division
Fasteners
Company
Cherry
Function
Operations
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
21957
Job Description
Business Profile:
PCC Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application, we produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets
PCC Fasteners' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.
Location Profile:
Cherry Aerospace is a global leader in the design and manufacture of multi-piece fastening systems for the aerospace industry. The Cherry® name is synonymous with aerospace rivets, and the CherryMax® line of rivets is the most widely used in industry.
The Cherry® brand dates back to 1940 when Cherry Rivet Company introduced easily installed blind fasteners, which were quickly adopted as an aerospace industry standard. Operating out of a 286,000 square foot facility in Santa Ana, California, Cherry's full line of products includes blind rivets, blind bolts, rivet-less nut plates, shear pin fasteners, temporary fasteners, and installation tools.
All Cherry products are available from a large number of distributors, including locations in the United States, Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Dubai, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
In 2016, SPS Technologies Santa Ana began the consolidation into Cherry Aerospace. SPS Technologies, Santa Ana specializes in the development and manufacture of fastener assemblies including nut plates, channel nuts, panel fasteners, studs and inserts, and self-retaining bolts for commercial and military applications. The consolidation combines the synergy of two fastener organizations to create a best-in-class facility.
Job Summary
The Hands‑On Heading & Thread‑Rolling Trainer & Development Coordinator develops, evaluates, and advances cold heading and thread‑rolling capability across the organization. This role delivers structured, hands‑on training in safety, heading and thread‑rolling fundamentals, and standard work; evaluates operator skill using objective observational tools; maintains a current capability matrix; and partners with Manufacturing and Process Engineering to close skill gaps impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
This is a shop‑floor–based, hands‑on role focused on building sustainable technical capability and workforce readiness in fastener manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Curriculum Development
Develop and deliver structured, hands‑on training specific to heading and thread‑rolling operations, including:
Safety fundamentals and safe work practices for high‑speed forming and rolling equipment
Cold heading fundamentals (wire preparation, cut‑off, die setup, punch alignment, part flow)
Thread‑rolling fundamentals (die types, setup, roll pressure, lead control, gaging, defect detection)
Tooling handling, changeover discipline, and setup standard work
Create and maintain training curricula, job breakdown sheets, and role‑based learning paths by machine, process, and skill level.
Ensure all training content aligns with safety, quality, tooling, and operational standards.
Skill Evaluation & Capability Management
Evaluate operator skill using standardized observational rater tools, hands‑on demonstrations, and defined performance criteria for heading and thread‑rolling.
Conduct structured shop‑floor observations assessing:
Safe operation of heading and rolling machines
Setup accuracy, tooling control, and process stability
Adherence to standard work, inspection plans, and gaging practices
Maintain an accurate, up‑to‑date capability / skills matrix by machine type, process, and proficiency level.
Ensure skill assessments are objective, consistent, documented, and repeatable across shifts and departments.
Talent Development & Individual Development Planning
Analyze evaluation results to identify skill gaps in setup quality, process control, tooling usage, and inspection.
Develop individual development plans (IDPs) to advance operator capability from basic operation through advanced setup and troubleshooting.
Coach operators through guided practice and feedback—without taking over the work—to build ownership, confidence, and technical independence.
Partner with supervisors to reinforce development actions and ensure skills are applied consistently in daily production.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Partner with Manufacturing and Manufacturing / Process Engineering to:
Identify heading and thread‑rolling skill gaps impacting scrap, downtime, safety events, or delivery risk
Support process improvements through targeted training, setup discipline, and coaching
Update standard work, training materials, and best practices based on shop‑floor observation and performance data
Hiring & Candidate Evaluation
Participate in heading and thread‑rolling operator candidate evaluations.
Use hands‑on assessments and observational rater tools to validate setup, tooling awareness, inspection, and troubleshooting capability.
Provide objective input on technical readiness and near‑term development needs.
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Communication (Heading & Thread Rolling)
Explains forming and rolling concepts in practical, shop‑floor language
Communicates setting up corrections, quality risk, and tooling issues clearly and directly
Adjusts approach based on operator experience and skill level
Organized & Planful Execution
Plans training, evaluations, and development activities around production schedules
Maintains accurate training records, evaluations, and capability matrices
Balances training with operational and uptime priorities
Professional, Trust‑Based Presence
Builds credibility through fairness, technical competence, and consistency
Demonstrates respect for operators at all experience levels
Creates a disciplined, positive learning environment on the shop floor
Coaching & Development Mindset
Focuses on building long‑term heading and thread‑rolling capability
Coaches without doing the work for operators
Reinforces process discipline, quality ownership, and safe decision‑making
Consistency & Objectivity
Applies the same technical and safety standards across shifts and machines
Ensures skill assessments are fair, defensible, and repeatable
Qualifications
Required
Advanced, hands‑on experience in cold heading and/or thread‑rolling operations
Strong knowledge of heading and thread‑rolling fundamentals, tooling, setups, and inspection
Experience training, coaching, or mentoring heading or thread‑rolling operators
Ability to objectively assess hands‑on setup quality and process execution
Comfortable working in a high‑speed fastener manufacturing environment
Preferred
Experience with multi‑die or progressive cold heading machines
Experience with flat‑die and cylindrical thread‑rolling equipment
Familiarity with gaging systems, defect analysis, and containment practices
Experience using skills matrices or structured qualification systems
Experience partnering with tooling, manufacturing, or process engineering teams
Work Environment
Primarily shop‑floor based in a fastener manufacturing environment
Frequent hands‑on interaction with heading and thread‑rolling equipment
Required PPE per site safety standards
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $142,000.00 to $160,000.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.
