Boltmaker Operator

Fontana; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

OT availability

Benefits from day 1

Sign-on/referral bonuses

2 weeks paid vacation

Job summary

Fontana in Lafayette, IN is hiring a Boltmaker Operator to set up various boltmaker machines and manufacture fasteners. You will meet daily production and quality goals, follow BOM tooling sequences, and perform machine setup and basic preventative maintenance.

Candidates should have strong mechanical ability, good math, ability to read blueprints, and be able to work 8+ hours with occasional OT in a non-climate controlled plant. High school diploma preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and troubleshooting skill.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret measurements.
• Good math skills and ability to interpret metric and standard dimensions.
• Able to retain and apply information from machine manuals.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several operations.
• Identify and use various hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production and quality goals.
• Verify parts meet specifications using micrometers, calipers, and other gauges.
• Follow BOM to identify tooling sequence.
• Set up machine aspects (wire draw, header, pointer, roll section, tracks, conveyors).
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Secure raw materials when required.
• Operate multiple boltmaking machines (Sacma, National, Formax, Nedschroef).
• Record production activities and machine performance.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Technical manuals

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 paidvacation, 13 paid holidays, employee focused events, and much more.