Cold Forming Header and Roll Threader Operator

MKT Fastening; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MKT Fastening in Lonoke, Arkansas is seeking a Cold Forming Header and Roll Threader Operator. This role involves setting up and operating machinery to produce high-quality fasteners for the construction industry while ensuring safety and productivity standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Nedschroef machinery, trade school education, and strong skills in quality inspection. The position is full-time and on-site, requiring a high school diploma as a minimum qualification.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a production environment is highly desired.
• Electrical skills are a plus.
• Experience performing quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cold forming machines to produce fasteners.
• Perform inspections to ensure quality meets requirements.
• Adjust machine settings for optimal productivity.

Skills

Experience with Nedschroef or other Cold Headers

Using measuring tools like calipers and micrometers

Basic computer and math skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Cold Forming Header and Roll Threader Operator

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: COLDF006478

• Posted : May 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Responsibilities : Set up and operate Nedschroef and Waterbury cold forming machines and associated equipment to produce high-quality fasters for the construction industry while maintaining on-time delivery, productivity, safety, and quality standards.

Other duties:

• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or production deviations and adjusts machine as required.
• Perform machine adjustments and configurations to achieve a quality product.
• Provide recommendations to change processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Read measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and other relevant equipment.
• Read drawings, manuals and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products and sequences of operations.
• Perform inspection checks to ensure parts meet quality requirements.
• Identify and replace broken or worn tools and determine defects.
• Track and enter raw material data for each production lot.
• Check, weigh, count, and approve daily production labor and output.
• Inventory count. Report raw material shortages, tool usage, and machine maintenance issues to the lead person.
• Report to the supervisor and operations management.
• Move materials, maintain and clean the work area.
• Maintain a safe work environment; wear safety glasses and steel-toed shoes.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Nedschroef or other Cold Headers in a production environment is highly desired.
• Trade School highly desired.
• Electrical skills are a plus.
• Knowledge and skills using measuring tools, calipers, and micrometers to inspect parts according to drawings.
• Experience performing quality checks and identification of part defects according to specifications.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Basic computer and math skills are required.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work safely in a variety of situations and follow rules and established procedures.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in certain areas.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

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