Hardware/Pemming Machine Operator - Sheet metal Industry

Lake Air Products; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products, located in Vadnais Heights, MN, is seeking a 1st shift Hardware Operator to set up and run Haeger equipment, inserting hardware into metal parts. Duties include verifying hardware placement against prints, preparing part inventories, and delivering first articles to inspection for dimensional accuracy.

The role requires reading blueprints, wearing PPE, and lifting up to 50 pounds while standing or sitting as needed. Join a team focused on quality and steady production pace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience setting up and operating Haeger machine preferred.
• Excellent people skills, ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Bend and lift, loading/unloading, alternate sitting/standing.
• Read blueprints, distinguish colors, PPE required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Haeger machine to insert hardware into parts.
• Verify hardware location using the print.
• Prepare a pick list for required hardware to subtract from inventory.
• Align holes, adjust ram depth and pressure, and situate fixtures.
• Deliver the first piece to inspection for dimension verification.

Skills

Hardware operation

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

PPE compliance

Physical stamina

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Haeger machine

Job description

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 1st shift Hardware Operator for our Vadnais Heights location. As a Hardware operator you will set up and operate hardware machine to insert hardware into parts fabricated from materials such as sheet metal, alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized by performing the following duties.

• Using a print verifies that specified hardware is installed in the correct location.
• Positions align, bolts specified die over the anvil and ram of the machine, and positions fixtures in the machine bed.
• Prepares a pick list for required hardware to subtract from inventory.
• Turns knobs and sets screws to adjust depth and pressure limit of ram stroke.
• Deliver the first piece to inspection for verification of dimensions and hardware location.
• Align holes of workpieces with the anvil of the machine.
• Positions pems or hardware with holes in workpieces over anvil or against fixtures.
• Depresses pedal to lower ram that inserts the pem` or hardware into the workpieces.
• Fills hopper with pems or hardware when operating semiautomatic machines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience setting up and operating Haeger machine preferred
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission.
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces into the machine, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Perform repetitive work for more than 8 hours per day and on weekends.
• Read the blueprint, distinguish colors, and Wear the required personal protective equipment. (PPE)

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this position may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status. *A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.