Hardware Operator I

Vantedge Medical; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Vander-Bend, a U.S.-based manufacturer, is seeking a Hardware Operator I to support the new division under Vantedge Medical. The role covers setup and operation of hardware with the supervision held by experienced leads.

Based onsite in California, this day shift, full-time position involves installing press-fit hardware, reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and maintaining quality through careful handling and organized workspaces.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands written documents.
• Reads and correctly interprets blueprints.
• Knowledge of hardware types including thread pitches.
• Uses dial calipers to measure thickness and installation heights.

Responsibilities

• Installs press-fit and other hardware using presses and tooling.
• Follows priorities set by Hardware Lead and Operator 2.
• Sets up tooling for each job; switches to auto-feed when needed.
• Installs PEM, Southco hardware and similar components.
• Inserts dowel pins and determines installation height with dial calipers.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Ensures proper handling and stacking of parts for quality.
• Keeps hardware department area clean and orderly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Dial calipers usage

Read blueprints

Thread pitch knowledge

Tools

Press-fit tooling

Southco hardware

Nutserts

Job description

Hardware Operator I

Full-time | Permanent | Onsite

Hourly | $20.00 - $22.00

Day Shift

About Us

Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale-redefining AI infrastructure for the future.

We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical, the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do - and have a lot of fun doing it.

About This Opportunity

This position is responsible for the less complex set-up and installation of most types of hardware. The Hardware Operator I can set up and operate machines and HW jobs without the close supervision needed by the Hardware operator Trainee.

Responsibilities

• Installs Press-fit and other types of hardware into parts using hardware presses and other purpose- built tools and machinery.
• Accepts and follows priorities assigned by the Hardware Lead and Hardware Operator 2.
• Selects tooling and sets-up to each job. When production volume indicates the need for auto-feed, sets up simpler auto-feed tooling.
• Installs all types of PEM and similar press-in hardware, press-in Southco, flare-in Southco, nutserts, and similar hardware
• Inserts dowel pins and determines proper installation height with dial calipers
• Determines correct installation and failed installation visually, and using sample hardware and/or thread gauges
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Ensures the proper handling and stacking of parts to produce quality product.
• Helps to keep hardware department area clean and orderly.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to read and understand written documents.
• 1 year of experience in precision sheet metal of which 6 months must be installing Hardware.
• Read and correctly interpret blueprints.
• Ability to visually differentiate between metal types both plated and non-plated.
• Knowledge of hardware types including thread pitches both standard and metric, most PEM hardware types.
• Use of dial calipers to measure material thickness, hardware types, and hardware installation heights.
• Basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction.
• Physical Requirements: Most assigned tasks for this position may involve "Medium Work", as defined below. The hiring authority may review the applicant’s physical ability based on the specific tasks to be assigned:
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.