Boltmaker Operator

Fontana; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay increases every 6 months

Benefits from day one

Sign-on / referral bonuses

Two weeks paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Employee focus events

Job summary

Fontana in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Boltmaker Operator to set up and run boltmaking machines, ensuring production and quality targets are met. You will use micrometers, calipers and gauges to verify parts and document performance.

Responsibilities include following the BOM, performing machine set-ups, and recording outputs. The role involves lifting 50+ pounds, standing long hours, and occasional overtime on 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Detail-oriented with troubleshooting ability.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Strong math skills; 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production and quality goals.
• Verify parts meet quality specifications using measurement devices.
• Follow BOM to identify proper tooling sequence.
• Set up operation of machine aspects (wire draw, header, pointer, roll section, tracks and conveyors).
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Record production activities and machine performance.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Support OT when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail orientation

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Machine manuals

Multi-tasking

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical comparators

Gauges

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.

Training on 1st shift for 6 months

Assigned shift - 2nd shift, 3:00pm - 11:00pm, and overtime, as needed

Pay rate - $19.32 - 34.30/hr

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.