Boltmaker Operator

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

About the role

A machine operator is responsible for setting up a variety of products on several different size and types of boltmaker machines to manufacture fasteners. Accountable for safely meeting daily production goals, quality requirements, and performing preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting daily production and quality goals.
• Utilize measurement devices, such as, micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and a variety of attribute gauges to verify that parts meet quality specifications.
• Use a Bill of Material (BOM) to identify proper tooling sequence.
• Complete set up operation of each aspect of the machine (i.e., wire draw, header, pointer, roll section, tracks and conveyors).
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Secure raw material when required.
• Operate and become proficient on different types of boltmaking machinery (i.e., Sacma, National, Formax, and Nedschroef).
• Record production activities and machine performance.
• Ensure safety standards are met and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical ability.
• Strong attention to detail as well as troubleshooting ability.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Good math skills; able to interpret metric and standard dimensions.
• Must be able to retain and apply technical information from machine manuals.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Identify and use several different hand tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, a plus, but not required.
• Successfully complete a 6-month training process (train on 1st shift for up to 6 months, then switch to 2nd shift).
• Experience with operating progressive presses a plus, but not required.
• Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment helpful.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and/or maneuver up to 50+ pounds.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours and endure frequent climbing, twisting, and turning.
• Must be flexible to work OT, as needed.
• Non-climate controlled work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, pay increases every 6 months.
• Benefits start on the first day.
• Sign-on and referral bonuses.
• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Employee-focused events.