Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist

Fastenal Co.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Fastenal Co. is seeking a full-time Cold Heading Machinist at our Loves Park facility to set up and operate cold heading or threading equipment.

You will read blueprints, inspect parts, maintain tools and machines, and ensure on-time delivery while following health and safety rules. This role offers a stable, growth-oriented environment with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Experience with cold heading and/or threading equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong math aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cold heading or threading equipment.
• Inspect parts and verify dimensional data.
• Maintain tools and machines from set-up to operation.
• Read blueprints and ensure quality parts.
• Maintain scheduled delivery and safety protocols.
• Participate in health, safety and sustainability trainings.

Skills

Cold heading knowledge

Threading equipment knowledge

Math aptitude

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Comparators

Ring gauges

Protrusion gauges

Job description

Position Details - Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist

Job ID 638385

Title Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist

Type Full-time

Location Loves Park, IL61111

Departments Manufacturing

Date Published October 6, 2026

End Date 10-20-2026

Job Description

Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist

Job Description

Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist

5800 Industrial Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111

IL180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU 2:00pm - 11:30pm
FRI 2:00pm - 6:00pm

OVERVIEW:

Working as Full-time Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist, you will be setting-up and operating cold heading or threading equipment. Operating heading or threading machines will be based on previous experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setting up and operating cold heading or threading equipment
• Inspecting parts and verifying dimensional data
• Maintaining scheduled delivery
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Maintaining tools
• Maintaining all aspects of the machines from set-up to operation
• Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
• Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
• Learning, passing and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of cold heading and/or threading equipment
• Knowledge of quality tooling associated with cold heading or threading machines
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an understanding of ISO quality systems
• Prior experience reading blueprints
• Familiarity with inspection practices and knowledge of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, ring gages and protrusion gages

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION:

The base pay range for this position is $41,000 - 58,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.