Boltmaker Operator

Acument Global Technologies - North America; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Raises every 6 months

Benefits from day one

Sign-on / referral bonuses

2 weeks paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Employee focused events

Job summary

Fontana is hiring a Boltmaker Operator to set up and run boltmaking machines and ensure parts meet quality specs. You will use BOM-guided tooling, perform machine setup, and track performance while maintaining safety standards.

Training on 1st shift for up to 6 months, then transition to 2nd shift; prior manufacturing experience is helpful though not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or not, training provided.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret technical information.
• Comfort with measurement devices and precision dimensions.
• Must be able to multi-task and use various hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production and quality goals.
• Utilize measurement devices to verify parts meet specs.
• Identify proper tooling sequence from BOM.
• Set up machine for each operation (wire draw, header, pointer, roll section, conveyors).
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• Record production activities and machine performance.
• Maintain safety and a clean work environment.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Read manuals

Multi-tasking

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Hand tools

Job description

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

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.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.