Heading Trainee

Company: MacLean-Fogg
Location: New Baltimore
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Role Summary To assist the heading department and header operators. Responsibilities: Responsible for proper lubrication of equipment, designated oil changes and minor machine repair. Purge and wash down of all machines. Obtains necessary tools for next order prior to changeover. Unloading steel trucks. Required to load machines, weld wire, and to remove raw material from inventory. Required to re-band and re-tag wire that is to be returned to the wire storage area or that has been rejected. Responsible to report any equipment malfunctions, production shortages, excessive tool usage or other system failures related to job to supervisor. Keep machines and work area neat and clean including press area and aisle ways. Completes necessary records for production and down time. Follows work instructions for first and last piece tickets. Responsible for proper cleaning of all wire drawing equipment. Conduct pan checks to ensure product quality. Clean outside and inside of all machines. Clean dies and other tooling. Assist with setup teardown. Cleaning of all welding equipment. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications (Required): Certifications/Licenses: Perform work under direct supervision Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff 0 to 2 years of experience Competencies/Skills Ability to interpret work instructions Ability to follow written and verbal directions Basic verbal and written communication skills Basic mathematical skills Clerical skills Ability to lift/move heavy objects Company Description At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive. Company Description At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.

Keywords: MacLean-Fogg, Sterling Heights , Heading Trainee, Manufacturing , New Baltimore, Michigan