Boltmaker Operator

Fontana Fasteners; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Raises every 6 months

Benefits on day 1

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Paid vacation (2 weeks)

13 paid holidays

Employee events

Job summary

Fontana Fasteners in Kentucky seeks a Boltmaker Operator to set up and run boltmaking machines, meeting daily production goals while ensuring quality and safety on the shop floor.

You will use micrometers, calipers, BOMs, and various tooling; training on 1st shift for up to 6 months, then transition to 2nd shift. Prior experience with progressive presses is a plus.

Qualifications

• Meet daily production and quality goals.
• Read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Interpret metric and standard dimensions.
• Operate boltmaker tooling and equipment.
• Lift up to 50+ pounds and stand 8+ hours.
• Retain and apply information from machine manuals.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production and quality goals.
• Use measurement devices (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, gauges) to verify part quality.
• Follow BOM to identify correct tooling sequence.
• Complete setup of each machine aspect (wire draw, header, pointer, roll section, tracks, conveyors).
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Secure raw material when required.
• Operate boltmaking machinery (Sacma, National, Formax, Nedschroef).
• Record production activities and machine performance.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment; follow safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Technical information

Multi-tasking

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boltmaker Operator

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Education:

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:

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.

Join our team and enjoy all the perks we offer some which include: competitive wages, pay increases every 6 months, benefits 1st day, sign on / referral bonuses; 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, employee focused events, and much more.