Hardware Operator

Express Employment; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Vision Insurance

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Appleton, WI, is seeking a production associate for a fast-paced manufacturing role. You will install fasteners, read work orders and blueprints, and operate presses, riveters, and insertion equipment to support efficient production.

We offer weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, 401(k), life insurance, and referral bonuses, plus training on equipment and safe-work procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Experience using gauges, calipers, and other measuring instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install fasteners, brackets, studs, inserts, and other hardware onto metal components using manual and automated equipment.
• Operate hardware-setting machines, including presses, riveters, and insertion equipment.
• Read and follow work orders, blueprints, diagrams, and part drawings to ensure proper hardware placement and orientation.
• Perform quality inspections to verify hardware is installed correctly and meets specifications.
• Use gauges, calipers, and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and accuracy.
• Stage materials and components to support efficient production flow.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparation of finished products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and machine operation standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tool use

Reading work orders

Quality focus

Measurement tools

Safety conscious

Tools

Hand tools

Small power tools

Gauges

Calipers

Reading blueprints

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:00pm

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/HR

Duties:

• Install fasteners, brackets, studs, inserts, and other hardware onto metal components using manual and automated equipment.
• Operate hardware-setting machines, including presses, riveters, and insertion equipment.
• Read and follow work orders, blueprints, diagrams, and part drawings to ensure proper hardware placement and orientation.
• Perform quality inspections to verify hardware is installed correctly and meets specifications.
• Use gauges, calipers, and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and accuracy.
• Stage materials and components to support efficient production flow.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparation of finished products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and machine operation standards.

Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools and small power tools safely and effectively.
• Comfortable operating presses, riveters, or hardware insertion equipment (training provided).
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience using gauges, calipers, and other measuring instruments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. as needed.

What does Express offer to you?

• Weekly paychecks!
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses (Earn up to $125 for each person you refer!)

Why Express Employment Professionals, Appleton WI?

• Express, Appleton WI placed over 1,350 people in 2024 just in the Appleton area!
• We provide our associates with excellent comprehensive and competitive benefits!
• When you apply to us, you apply to 100+ companies in the Fox Valley!
• Over 170 people were hired to a permanent position in 2024.

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