Machine Operator

Fontana; Indiana, Frankfort (PA, KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a machine operator. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up a variety of products on boltmaking machines while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You will utilize critical measurement devices and perform preventative maintenance to keep operations running smoothly. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance from day one, paid vacation, and a sign-on bonus. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a manufacturing setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

2 weeks paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Sign-on bonus

Day 1 health/dental/vision insurance

401K matching

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred with entry-level training.
• Experience in manufacturing machine operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up various products on boltmaking machines.
• Meet daily production and quality goals while ensuring safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Technical information retention

Multi-tasking

Hand tool identification and usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical comparator

Attribute gauges

Job description

Frankfort, 3595 W STATE ROAD 28, FRANKFORT, Indiana, United States of America Req #2398

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

APPLY TODAY! Join our dynamic team and enjoy all the benefits we offer: 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, sign-on bonus, day 1 health/dental/vision insurance, and 401K matching.

LOCATION: Frankfort, IN

This posting represents a position on 2nd shift.

Position Summary:

Responsible for setting up a variety of products on several different size and types of boltmaking machines. Accountable for safely meeting daily production goals, quality requirements, and performing preventative maintenance.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for meeting daily production and quality goals.
2. Utilize critical measurement devices, such as micrometers, calipers, optical comparator, and a variety of attribute gauges.
3. Use a Bill of Material (BOM) to identify proper tooling sequence.
4. Set up an operation of each aspect of the machine (i.e., wire draw, header, pointer, roll section, tracks and conveyors).
5. Accountable for performing preventative maintenance on machines.
6. Secure raw material when required.
7. Learn to operate and become proficient on different types of boltmaking machinery (i.e., Sacma, National, Formax, and Nedschroef).
8. Ensure safety standards are adhered to at all times.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Strong attention to detail as well as troubleshooting ability.
2. Read and understand blueprints.
3. Good math skills; able to interpret metric and standard dimensions.
4. Must be able to retain and apply technical information from machine manuals.
5. Multi-tasking ability.
6. Identify and use several different hand tools.

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred. Successfully complete entry level training which will include 40 hours of classroom instruction and up to 180 days job shadowing with a senior operator.

Experience:

Previous manufacturing machine operations preferred. Experience with operating progressive presses a plus. Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment helpful.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.